Species
Lactarius turpis (Ugly milkcap)
Lactarius turpis. Photo: (c) Christian Schwarz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Lactarius turpis (also L. plumbeus or L. necator) is commonly known as the ugly milk-cap in English. It is found naturally in Europe and Siberia, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. While especially associated with birch, it is also found with spruce, pine and other trees in mixed woodland.
Sightings
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