Greenish-yellow Milkcap
Lactarius scrobiculatus
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A large, yellowish milk cap with a pitted cap and acrid white milk. Only used after thorough processing.
Identification
- Cap cream with a shaggy, inrolled margin.
- White milk slowly turns yellow; stem bears dark, sunken pits.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 9
- Lithuania
- 13
- Estonia
- 122
- Global
- 22780
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.
