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Dyed Milkcap

Lactarius hysginus

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (担子菌门)
Class
Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)
Order
Russulales (红菇目)
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Lactarius
Species
Lactarius hysginus (Dyed Milkcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Kuhroter Milchling

Similar Species in Lactarius

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Bloody Milkcap
Lactarius sanguifluus
Extinct
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Blushing Milkcap
Lactarius controversus
Vulnerable
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Chocolate Milky
Lactarius lignyotus
Endangered
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Lactarius flavidus
Critically Endangered
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Fiery Milkcap
Lactarius pyrogalus
Least Concern
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Fenugreek Milkcap
Lactarius helvus
Least Concern
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Fruity Milkcap
Lactarius evosmus
Near Threatened
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Alder Milkcap
Lactarius obscuratus
Least Concern
View all species in Lactarius →

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红菇目
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Lactarius
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dyed Milkcap?
The scientific name of Dyed Milkcap is Lactarius hysginus. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.
What is the conservation status of Dyed Milkcap?
Dyed Milkcap (Lactarius hysginus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dyed Milkcap live?
Dyed Milkcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Dyed Milkcap belong to?
Dyed Milkcap (Lactarius hysginus) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
What kingdom does Dyed Milkcap belong to?
Dyed Milkcap (Lactarius hysginus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Dyed Milkcap?
The closest relatives of Dyed Milkcap in the genus Lactarius include Bloody Milkcap, Blushing Milkcap, Chocolate Milky, , Fiery Milkcap.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Lactarius — 20 Species

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Bloody Milkcap
Lactarius sanguifluus
EX 🐾
Blushing Milkcap
Lactarius controversus
VU 🐾
Chocolate Milky
Lactarius lignyotus
EN 🐾
Lactarius flavidus
CR 🐾
Fiery Milkcap
Lactarius pyrogalus
LC 🐾
Fenugreek Milkcap
Lactarius helvus
LC 🐾
Fruity Milkcap
Lactarius evosmus
NT 🐾
Larch Milkcap
Lactarius porninsis
EN 🐾
Lilac Milkcap
Lactarius lilacinus
LC 🐾
Lilacscale Milkcap
Lactarius spinosulus
VU 🐾
Liver Milkcap
Lactarius hepaticus
LC 🐾
Mild Milkcap
Lactarius subdulcis
LC 🐾
Mountain Milkcap
Lactarius salicis-reticulatae
LC 🐾
Yellowdrop Milkcap
Lactarius chrysorrheus
LC 🐾
Oak Milk-Cap
Lactarius quietus
LC 🐾
Orange Milkcap
Lactarius aurantiacus
LC 🐾
Pale Milkcap
Lactarius pallidus
DD 🐾
Pap Milkcap
Lactarius mammosus
VU 🐾
Lurid Milkcap
Lactarius luridus
NT 🐾
Alder Milkcap
Lactarius obscuratus
LC
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