Lactarius deliciosus
(Saffron Milk Cap, Lactarius deterrimus)

Habitat

Grows on the ground in the woods. Usually found at higher elevations near spruce and willow near marshy areas.

Description

The Lactarius deliciosus group stains bluish green when bruised with an orange latex. Gills turning bluish green with age. There are several sub-species found in Colorado. Those include Lactarius deterrimus, Lactarius rubrilacteus with a red latex under Douglas Fir and Lactarius barrowsii. Many people love them. I find the texture to be much different than other mushrooms with a somewhat grainy texture and flavorless.

Location

Colorado

Spore Print

White to Yellow

Edibility

Edible

Color

Yellow to Orange

Last Updated

Mar 22 2025 02:38 PM

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