Oakbug Milkcap

Lactarius quietus

6th November 2020, Beckenham Place Park
Growing from earth amongst bracken near oak trees. Many scattered around singly. Cap 3.5-4.5cm. Stem 3.5-5cm. Slight indistinct musty smell. Milk mild and slightly nutty. ID is almost sure. Sporeprint White. Spores 6.5-8.5µ x 5.5-7.5µ.

28th October 2019, Beckenham Place Park
In grass near oak tree. One. Cap 5cm, stem 4cm. Buggy smell. Milk tastes mild, no heat. Sporeprint White. Spores 7-8.5µ x 5.5-7.5µ.

23rd September 2016, Knole Park, Sevenoaks
Growing in moss near oak trees. One. Cap 3cm, stem 3.5cm. Milk has slight nutty flavour, not hot at all but gradually get some bitterness. Milk white with slight yellow tinge. ID is almost sure. Spores 8-9.5µ x 6.5-8.5µ.


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