Lactarius quercuum
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Lactarius quercuum is a member of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius
in the order Russulales
. Described
as new to science in 1963 by American mycologist Rolf Singer
, the species is found in Bolivia
.
Lactarius
Lactarius is a genus of mushroom-producing fungi. The genus, collectively known commonly as milk-caps, are characterized by the fact that they exude a milky fluid if cut or damaged...
in the order Russulales
Russulales
The Russulales are an order of the Agaricomycetes,...
. Described
Species description
A species description or type description is a formal description of a newly discovered species, usually in the form of a scientific paper. Its purpose is to give a clear description of a new species of organism and explain how it differs from species which have been described previously, or are...
as new to science in 1963 by American mycologist Rolf Singer
Rolf Singer
Rolf Singer was a German-born mycologist and one of the most important taxonomists of gilled mushrooms in the 20th century....
, the species is found in Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
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