Ugly milk-cap
Lactarius turpis
Family: Russulaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. It has a cap 8-20 cm across. It usually curves upwards.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Britain, Europe (country/location of origin), Ireland, New Zealand, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
It is boiled and used for flavouring.
It is commercially available preserved in salt.
Edible parts
Mushroom - spice, caution