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Mushroom Under tamarack, black spruce, white spruce, balsam fir, and quaking aspen in a mesic upland mixed forest. White latex exuded, did not change color, bruised flesh did not change color. Spore print yellowish. Geotagged,Summer,United States,fungus,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

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Under tamarack, black spruce, white spruce, balsam fir, and quaking aspen in a mesic upland mixed forest. White latex exuded, did not change color, bruised flesh did not change color. Spore print yellowish.

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  1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    Any odor or flavor? With the latex, I would definitely go with Lactifluus or Lactarius at this point. Posted 5 years ago
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      Non-descript odor. I'm making a spore print right now. Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
        Flown Kimmerling
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        You might get a lot of info from a chew and spit test too :) Posted 5 years ago
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          Gary B
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          Not sure if I'm feeling that daring this morning. Posted 5 years ago
          1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
            Flown Kimmerling
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            Haha!

            There is no real risk (except a nasty flavor) so long as you spit it out. Even toxic species in the Amanita genus are safely tasted with the chew-and-spit method. If it is buggy and slimy, I'd definitely rethink it though!             Posted 5 years ago
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              Flavorless! But I did detect a faint tingling on my tongue. Posted 5 years ago
              1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
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                Yay! You tried it!

                And interesting. Maybe could be classified as slightly spicy then? There are several species with this spicy/buzzing effect! I wish I could help narrow it down further! I highly recommend the Russulas and Lactarius of North America:
                https://www.facebook.com/groups/993182930773482/
                Some really helpful folks there!

                Edit: sometimes the latex has a specific flavor too!
                 Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
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                also, was there any staining on the gills after over an hour had elapsed? Posted 5 years ago
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                  No changes in color. Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Sep 5, 2020. Captured Sep 4, 2020 19:37 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 24mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.