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Lactarius quietus (Lactarius quietus) — mushroom identification photo

Lactarius quietus

Lactarius quietus

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
Reddish-brown with faint zones
Cap size
4–10 cm
Gill color
Pale buff to pinkish-brown, slightly decurrent
Gill attachment
Slightly decurrent
Stem
Pale reddish-brown, hollow, firm
Texture
Firm, pale, mild latex, faint oily scent
Habitat
Exclusively under oak trees
Peak season
Summer–Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Edible but mediocre flavor with mild oily odor; cook thoroughly; strictly an oak associate — confirm habitat

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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