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Lactarius controversus
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Description

Microscopy

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One of the few European Lactarii associated to poplar, L. controversus is characterised by more or less whitish colours and by the pink hue of the lamellae.

[Collection JV03-447]

Photo © Jan Vesterholt.

 

Lactarius controversus is a large species, and often grows in huge troops.

Photo © Henk Huijser.