fungi

Fungi - Lactarius pyrogalus Fungi - Lactarius pyrogalus
Lactarius pyrogalus
Height up to 6cm

Widespread and often common under hazel, especially where this is managed for coppice. The cap is buffish brown, rounded at first but funnel-shaped with age. Gills yellowish and stem pale brown. Milk white and acrid. Appears in autumn.

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