Liquorice Milkcap
Lactarius helvus
Safety assessment
Poisonous
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A milk cap with a strong, sweet-spicy aroma reminiscent of fenugreek. Grows in damp places; causes poisoning in quantity.
Identification
- Cap pale yellow-brown, dry and velvety; milk white.
- A strong, sweetish smell of fenugreek or curry.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 13
- Lithuania
- 23
- Estonia
- 325
- Global
- 13682
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.
