Lactifluus khasianus
Species of fungus
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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.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Russulales |
| Family: | Russulaceae |
| Genus: | Lactifluus |
| Species: | L. khasianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lactifluus khasianus D. Chakr., A. Ghosh & D. Tudu, 2025 | |
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]
