Peppery Milkcap
Lactarius piperatus
poisonous
Distribution
Europe and North America, common in deciduous forests.
Habitat
Mycorrhizal with broadleaf trees, especially beech and oak.
Season
Summer to autumn.
Toxin Type
GI Irritants
Symptoms
Extremely acrid latex causes immediate burning in mouth and throat. Ingestion leads to severe GI distress with vomiting and diarrhea.
User Reported Vision
Peppery hot patterns burned everywhere. Milk-cap spirits dripping with pepper-fire moved across surfaces. The air tasted like burning spice.