Source-reviewed species profile

Weeping milkcap Lactifluus volemus

Red-brown cap, abundant white latex that browns, and a distinct fish-like smell. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Where can I find weeping milkcap?

Warm deciduous and mixed woodland, especially with oak or beech.

In Mycoverse you can select Weeping 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.

Learning content – not identification

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Field features

  • Red-brown cap, abundant white latex that browns, and a distinct fish-like smell.

Habitat and search guidance

Warm deciduous and mixed woodland, especially with oak or beech.

Months

June–November

Safety status

Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.

Sources and review status

Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.

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