Pale Milkcap
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 11th October 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70  in macro mode.
Fact File


Pale Milkcap.
Species:
Order:
Family:
A.K.A. 		Lactarius pallidus.
Russulales.
Russulaceae.
Habitat:
Cap Diameter:
Stem:
Season:
Edibility:
 		Found in deciduous woodland, mainly under beech trees. 
4 - 10 cms.
Diametet: 1 - 2.5 cms. Tall: 3 - 8 cms.
August - October.
The Pale Milkcap is reported by some to be edible when cooked, although other sources list it as inedible because sometimes these mushrooms have a very hot taste.
When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.