häkäre
Häkäre is a term that can refer to several things, depending on the context. In Finnish, "häkäri" is a colloquial term often used to mean a type of mushroom. Specifically, it can refer to species within the genus *Lactarius*, commonly known as milk-caps. These mushrooms are characterized by the milky latex they exude when their gills or flesh are damaged. Some species of milk-caps are edible and prized for their flavor, while others are inedible or even toxic. Identification of edible mushrooms is crucial, and often requires expert knowledge due to the presence of look-alike species.
In a different context, "häkäri" can also be a surname, though it is not particularly common. Like
There is also a less common usage of "häkäri" in some informal speech referring to a person