Is Rufous Milkcap edible?
Lactifluus rufus
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SafeLactifluus rufus is generally considered edible, but it can have a bitter or acrid taste, especially when raw. Cooking may improve the flavor, but it is not considered a choice edible mushroom.
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Rufous Milkcap can be confused with:
- Woolly Milkcap — mushroom
- Peppery Milkcap — mushroom
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