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than Lactarius pyrogalus, and is scarcely 

 zoned at all, whereas the milk in the latter 

 is persistently white, although equally acrid. 

 Both are doubtless to be strictly avoided. 

 The Milk-Mushrooms are easily distinguished 

 by cutting or bruising, when the milk 

 exudes plentifully from all parts. If this 

 milk proves to be acrid, and biting to the 

 tongue, it will be prudent to discard the 

 fungus at once. It will be safest never to 

 conclude that a mushroom which possesses 

 a milky juice is good for food, unless it is 

 thoroughly well known and has a good 

 reputation. 



