Indigo Milk Cap Ceramic Ornament

Handpainted Ceramic Ornament of the Lactarius indigo Fungi, commonly known as the Indigo Milk Cap. It is a widely distributed species, growing naturally in eastern North America, East Asia, and Central America. The fruit body color ranges from dark blue in fresh specimens to pale blue-gray in older ones. Their ooze is milky indigo blue, which slowly turns green upon exposure to air, much like indigo dye. They are an edible mushroom species. Never consume a mushroom without proper identification. Learn about mushrooms growing in your local region by getting in touch with local mycology groups. In New York City, check out, The New York Mycological Society!