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Lactarius leonis
Kytöv.

Nomenclature

Description

Microscopy

SEM photos

 

Lactarius leonis is a close ally of L. scrobiculatus, not uncommon in the Nordic countries and in the Alps, associated with Picea abies.

Photo © Marco Floriani.

 

The conspicuously bearded cap margin is a good character to recognize this species in the field.

Photo © Marco Floriani.