Woolly Milkcap
Lactarius torminosus
poisonous
Distribution
Northern Hemisphere, widespread in boreal and temperate birch forests.
Habitat
Mycorrhizal exclusively with birch (Betula) species.
Season
Summer to autumn.
Toxin Type
GI Irritants
Symptoms
Severe GI irritation: burning sensation in mouth and throat, followed by violent vomiting and diarrhea. The woolly cap margin is a distinctive warning feature.
User Reported Vision
Woolly milk-like textures covered everything. Tormenting spirits writhed in milky white patterns. The world felt like it was wrapped in burning wool.