Lactarius rufus (Scopoli 1772 : Fries) Fries 1838 (Family Russulaceae)

Ectomycorrhizal, June - November (Earliest: 19.7)
Cap: 20-95mm, Stem: 25x6-100x20mm, Gills: L=60-80, I=3-5

Protective Chemicals
Sesquiterpenoids Isovelleral, Lactarorufin, Rufuslactone

Biotopes:
Spruce Forest

Wet Forest
Mycorrhizae:
Pinaceae

Betula
Decomposers:
Ula sylvatica Larva

Spelobia parapusio Larva

Sciophila hirta Larva

Memento des Champignons: Lactaire roux


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