Lactarius torminosus
Lactarius torminosus is a large agaric fungus found in North Africa, northern Asia, Europe, and North America. The caps of L. torminous mushrooms are convex with a central depression, and attain a diameter of up to 10 cm. The specific epithet tormino means “tormenting” or “causing colic” in reference to gastrointestinal distress associated with consuming the raw mushroom.
