SLIMY MILK MUSHROOM Lactarius mucidus WARNING: This web site does NOT identify if a mushroom as edible or not.
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The Slimy Milk Mushroom lives up to its name in that it emanates "latex" or milk. However, in dry conditions or dry climate, the milk can be sparse with age. It changes to different colours when injured or cut open.