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Lactifluus deceptivus, formerly known as Lactarius deceptivus (Peck 1885), the Deceiving milkycap.

Lactarius deceptivus cap sensu Colombia Chauna DW Ms.jpg Lactifluus deceptivus gills seen in Chauna's oak forest, Boyacá. Rather broad gills and a unpleasant bitter, spicy taste when fresh are typical. Cooking will neutralize the unpleasant taste and render this milkycap edible. However, my system was not happyThumbnailsPhysarella oblonga slime mold after it popped to release its spores, Rio Claro, Antiqua, ColombiaLactifluus deceptivus gills seen in Chauna's oak forest, Boyacá. Rather broad gills and a unpleasant bitter, spicy taste when fresh are typical. Cooking will neutralize the unpleasant taste and render this milkycap edible. However, my system was not happyThumbnailsPhysarella oblonga slime mold after it popped to release its spores, Rio Claro, Antiqua, ColombiaLactifluus deceptivus gills seen in Chauna's oak forest, Boyacá. Rather broad gills and a unpleasant bitter, spicy taste when fresh are typical. Cooking will neutralize the unpleasant taste and render this milkycap edible. However, my system was not happyThumbnailsPhysarella oblonga slime mold after it popped to release its spores, Rio Claro, Antiqua, ColombiaLactifluus deceptivus gills seen in Chauna's oak forest, Boyacá. Rather broad gills and a unpleasant bitter, spicy taste when fresh are typical. Cooking will neutralize the unpleasant taste and render this milkycap edible. However, my system was not happyThumbnailsPhysarella oblonga slime mold after it popped to release its spores, Rio Claro, Antiqua, ColombiaLactifluus deceptivus gills seen in Chauna's oak forest, Boyacá. Rather broad gills and a unpleasant bitter, spicy taste when fresh are typical. Cooking will neutralize the unpleasant taste and render this milkycap edible. However, my system was not happyThumbnailsPhysarella oblonga slime mold after it popped to release its spores, Rio Claro, Antiqua, Colombia