Shiner Milkcap

Lactarius uvidus (Fr.) Fr.

Also called: Shiner, Purple-Staining Milk Cap

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 Shiner Milkcap by month
MonthRecords
January2
February0
March0
April0
May12
June19
July126
August208
September176
October79
November24
December3

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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  • Utah7 records
  • New Mexico5 records
  • Alberta5 records
  • Manitoba4 records
  • Wisconsin4 records
  • West Virginia3 records
  • Virginia2 records
  • Massachusetts2 records
  • North Carolina2 records
  • Maine1 records
  • Maryland1 records
  • Illinois1 records
  • Montana1 records
  • New Hampshire1 records
  • Idaho1 records
  • Ohio1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • Texas1 records
  • New Brunswick1 records

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