There are a few of the species of the genus Mycena which exude a watery or colored juice where wounded, but these are easily told from lactarius because of their small size, more slender habit, and bell-shaped cap.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
By careful observation of these characters it is quite an easy matter to tell whether or not the plant at hand is a lactarius.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
The plant is about the size of lactarius deliciosus and occurs in damp woods, where it grows in considerable abundance from July to September, several usually growing near each other.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson