Saffron milkcap (Lactarius deliciosus) — orange funnel cap with greenish stains
Edible

Saffron milkcap

Lactarius deliciosus

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Habitat
Pine forests; mycorrhizal with pine and spruce.
Season
June–October
Verified
July 27, 2025

Identification

Carrot-orange funnel cap with concentric zones; cut flesh exudes orange latex turning green; brittle texture; under pines.

Edibility

A classic edible: fried, salted, pickled. The green staining on handled fruit bodies is normal.

In practice

  • Orange + latex + under pine → saffron milkcap; the spruce form is similar and also good.
#edible#mycorrhizal

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Lactarius deliciosus
  2. MushroomExpert: Lactarius deliciosus
  3. First Nature: Lactarius deliciosus