Velvet Milkcap

Lactarius lignyotus Fr.

Also called: Chocolate Milky

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Velvet Milkcap by month
MonthRecords
January0
February1
March0
April0
May62
June44
July181
August305
September243
October146
November36
December2

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Wisconsin7 records
  • Connecticut6 records
  • Texas5 records
  • Florida5 records
  • Ohio4 records
  • British Columbia3 records
  • Mississippi3 records
  • New Brunswick3 records
  • New Jersey3 records
  • Prince Edward Island3 records
  • Virginia3 records
  • California2 records
  • Colorado2 records
  • Maryland2 records
  • Alaska1 records
  • Idaho1 records
  • Illinois1 records
  • Indiana1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • Oregon1 records
  • Rhode Island1 records

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