lactarius

It is estimated that a significant number of Lactarius species remain to be described.

Note, however, that other species of Lactarius may have different, but also distinctive, odors.

The likewise very common Lactarius deliciosus is similar in appearance.

New combinations have since been proposed for several species formerly classified in Lactarius.

Even more similar is the very rare Lactarius semisanguifluus.

Systematics within Lactarius is a subject of ongoing research.

Lactaranes are chemicals so named because of their occurrence in Lactarius species.

The candy caps have been placed in various infrageneric groups of Lactarius depending on the author.

Candy caps may be distinguished from other Lactarius by the following characteristics:

Although currently valid, this taxon is very likely a synonym of Lactarius.

Multifurca also represents the likely sister group of Lactarius (see phylogeny, right).

The type species Arcangeliella borziana was moved to Lactarius in 2003.

It is one of several Lactarius species sold in rural markets in China.

These distinct features might justify placing the species in its own section or subgenus within Lactarius.

According to some, they may taste somewhat spicy if the host mushroom is an acrid Lactarius.

Taxonomic and phylogenetic research has shown that it is very likely a synonym of Lactarius.

This Lactarius is much appreciated for its singular flavor, and figures prominently in the local cuisine.

The well-spaced, yellow gills differentiate it from other greyish Lactarius species.

Like other Lactarius species, L. repraesentaneus is thought to form mycorrhizal relationships with trees.

Lactarius repraesentaneus was reported to have antibiotic activity against Staphylococcus aureus in 1947.

Lactarius scrobiculatus produces large agaricoid fruiting bodies which arise from soil.

Dolichoderus lactarius is a species of ant in the genus Dolichoderus.

So far, synapomorphic characters for the genus have not been discovered, there are only tendencies that distinguish it from Lactarius.

The change minimizes "taxonomic disruption", allowing most of the common and well-known Lactarius species to retain their names.

The term bleeding milkcap is used to describe at least two mushrooms of the genus Lactarius: