Lactarius paradoxus is a member of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius in the order Russulales. It was first described in 1940.[1] It is found in the eastern and southern United States,[2] and is mycorrhizal with pine and oak. When damaged, it bleeds red latex. The cap has a blue-green to gray color.[2]
The species can be found under pines, fruiting from early fall to late winter.[2]
The species is edible and mild, but bitter if too old.[2]
Lactarius indigo looks similar, but with a blue latex.[2] Lactarius rubrilacteus has a reddish latex and does not appear blue.[2]
Lactarius paradoxus is a member of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius in the order Russulales. It was first described in 1940. It is found in the eastern and southern United States, and is mycorrhizal with pine and oak. When damaged, it bleeds red latex. The cap has a blue-green to gray color.
