Hypomyces lactifluorum
Hypomyces lactifluorum
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
Hypomyces lactifluorum is a North American fungus that parasitises Russula and Lactarius fruit bodies, turning them vivid orange and lobster-like. It does not occur in Europe, and its presence in the Latvian catalogue is questionable.
Identification
- Coats another fruit body in a vivid orange, rough layer.
- A North American species; not recorded in Europe.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 0
- Global
- 15632
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
