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Lactarius scrobiculatus
(Scop.) Fr.

Nomenclature

Description

Microscopy

SEM photos

 

Lactarius scrobiculatus is a very common species in European spruce forests: it may be easily confused with similar taxa growing under conifers, such as L. intermedius and L. leonis.

Photo © Marco Floriani.

 

The surface of the upper part of the stipe is covered by a dense white pruina which extends between the gills.

Photo © Marco Floriani.