Source-reviewed species profile
Woolly milkcap Lactarius torminosus
Pink zoned cap with a woolly inrolled margin and white acrid latex. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find woolly milkcap?
With birch in woodland, parks and edges.
In Mycoverse you can select Woolly 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 zoned cap with a woolly inrolled margin and white acrid latex.
Habitat and search guidance
With birch in woodland, parks and edges.
Months
June–November
Safety status
The Norwegian Norm List requires parboiling. This profile does not approve preparation; use qualified expertise. 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: 30 September 2026.