Lactifluus khasianus – New Mushroom Species
- Discovered in: East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
- Local name: Tit iongnah (Khasi community)
- Section: Lactifluus sect. Gerardii
- Distinctive traits:
- Chocolate-brown cap
- Unique microscopic features & genetic markers
- Habitat: Grows with Khasi pine (Pinus kesiya) at ~1,600 m altitude
- Significance:
- 5th confirmed species of this section in India
- 1st edible species reported from the section