lactarius

• Grand genre de champignons lamellaires à spores blanches, qui exsudent un lait blanc ou un suc laiteux à la coupe ou lorsqu'ils sont endommagés ; il comprend aussi bien des espèces comestibles que vénéneuses.

A large genus of agarics that have white spores and contain a white or milky juice when cut or broken; includes both edible and poisonous species.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Genus of mushroomsC2formalscientific

   A large genus of agaric fungi characterized by white spore prints and the exudation of a milky latex when the flesh is cut or broken.

   Lactaire

   • The Lactarius genus includes both edible and poisonous species.
   • Many Lactarius mushrooms are known for their peppery taste.
   • Mycologists study the milky latex of Lactarius for its chemical properties.