Species details
Saffron milk cap
Lactarius deliciosus
Traditionally edible
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Description
An orange milkcap with a zoned cap, orange latex, and green staining where damaged.
Identification features
The gills and latex are orange, and damaged areas gradually turn green. It must be distinguished from other milkcaps.
Habitat
Mycorrhizal with pine on sandy or calcareous soil.
Fruiting period
July, August, September, October, November