1) Fungus genus 2) Genus lactarius
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Lactarius is a genus of mushroom-producing fungi. The genus, collectively known commonly as milk-caps, are characterized by the fact that they exude a milky fluid (`latex`) if cut or damaged. Like the genus Russula, with which they are grouped in the family Russulaceae, their flesh has a distinctive brittle consistency. Often the gills are decur.....
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(from the article `Agaricales`) ...the chanterelle; the similarity emphasizes the need for careful identification by the mushroom gatherer. Russula has about 750 species, many with ...
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n] - large genus of agarics that have white spore and contain a white or milky juice when cut or broken
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