lactarius

• Gênero de fungos lamelados que exsudam um látex branco ou leitoso quando cortados ou danificados; inclui espécies comestíveis e venenosas.

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.

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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.

   Gênero de cogumelos

   • 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.