Peppery Lactarius, Peppery milk cap
Lactifluus piperatus

Family: Russulaceae

What it is like

A mushroom. The cap is over 15 cm across. The edges turn up forming the shape of a funnel with age.

Where it is found

It grows in pine forests in Nepal.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Caucasus, East Africa, Europe, Georgia, Himalayas, Indochina, Italy, Japan, Malawi, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Poland, Russia, SE Asia, Sicily, South Africa, Southern Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Zambia

How it is used for food

The peppery taste disappears when cooked. It is not easily digested. Caution: It can be toxic.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dudhe chyau, Hed kha, Nghe shyamo

Synonyms

Agaricus piperatus L.; Agaricus acris Bull. Lactarius piperatus (L.) Pers.; and others