Species details
False saffron milkcap
Lactarius deterrimus
Extra caution required
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Description
An orange milkcap under spruce with orange latex that later darkens wine-red.
Identification features
Damaged areas often turn strongly green and the cap is zoned. The host tree also helps distinguish it from other orange milkcaps.
Habitat
Almost exclusively with spruce, in spruce and mixed woodland.
Fruiting period
July, August, September, October, November
Similar species
- Saffron milk cap (Lactarius deliciosus)
- Lactarius semisanguifluus