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4 unusual facts about Lactarius deliciosus


Delyan, Sofia Province

During favorable seasons, one can find there edible mushrooms, like saffron milk cap (Lactarius deliciosus) and sticky bun (Suillus luteus).

Lactarius deliciosus

In the Girona area, this type of mushroom is called a pinatell (in Catalan) because it is collected near wild pine trees; they are typically harvested in October following the late August rain.

A fresco in the Roman town of Herculaneum appears to depict Lactarius deliciosus and is one of the earliest pieces of art to illustrate a fungus.

Rydz

Rydz is a Polish surname, and a Polish name for Lactarius deliciosus mushroom.



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