Found growing under Nothofagus.
Found growing under Nothofagus
| The genus Lactarius belongs to the Russulaceae family, which is characterised by its members having a brittle texture. Lactarius spp are distinguished from Russulas by the oozing of a white latex or "milk" from their flesh when cut or damaged. | |||||||||
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| Lactarius clarkei
Found growing under Nothofagus. |
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| This image shows the milky latex forming where the tissue of the Lactarius has been damaged. | |||||||||
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| Lactarius tawai.
Found growing under Nothofagus |
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