Lactarius lignyotus

Lactarius lignyotus (chocolate milky) is a member of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius in the order Russulales. It was first described scientifically by Elias Magnus Fries in 1855.

The cap is up to 4 in wide and brown. The stalk is brown and white at the base. The flesh oozes a milky latex when split. It has a yellow or ochre spore print.

It can be found in coniferous woodland in eastern North America. It is considered edible, but of little interest.