Source-reviewed species profile
Fenugreek milkcap Lactarius helvus
Pink-brown dry cap, watery latex and a strong fenugreek-like smell when dry. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Where can I find fenugreek milkcap?
Moist acidic coniferous woodland, bogs and moss.
In Mycoverse you can select Fenugreek milkcap and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
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Field features
- Pink-brown dry cap, watery latex and a strong fenugreek-like smell when dry.
Habitat and search guidance
Moist acidic coniferous woodland, bogs and moss.
Months
June–November
Safety status
Poisonous species. This profile is safety education and must not be used to approve a finding.
Sources and review status
- Normlisten 2026 – Fagmykologisk råd
- Artsdatabanken – artsnavn og norske funn
- Giftinformasjonen – trygg sopptur
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026.