Lactifluus khasianus
| Lactifluus khasianus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Russulales |
| Family: | Russulaceae |
| Genus: | Lactifluus |
| Species: | L. khasianus
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| Binomial name | |
| Lactifluus khasianus D. Chakr., A. Ghosh & D. Tudu, 2025
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Lactifluus khasianus is a species of mushroom in the family Russulaceae, it was recently rediscovered in India.[1] Originally described by C. H. Kauffman in 1932, it was later considered rare, with a lack of confirmed sightings for decades. The species can be found mainly in the subtropical and tropical forests of India, where it creates a distinct white milky latex when damaged.
Lactifluus khasianus plays a significant role in forest ecosystems and its rediscovery has brought attention to its ecological importance. The mushroom is still being studied by mycologists.[2]
References
- ^ "New Edible Mushroom Species Discovered in Meghalaya's Pine Forests". Jagranjosh.com. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ Chakraborty, Dyutiparna; Tudu, Debala; Ghosh, Aniket; Wisitrassameewong, Komsit (2025-09-04). "New insights into Lactifluus sect. Gerardii: A novel taxon from Meghalaya, India". Phytotaxa. 716 (4). doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.716.4.4. ISSN 1179-3163.