Lactarius deliciosus
(Saffron Milk Cap)

Habitat

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

Description

Stains bluish green on the stalk when bruised. Gills turning bluish green with age. There are several sub-species found in Colorado. Those include Lactarius rubrilacteus (fir?) and Lactarius barrowsii (pale, found with ponderosa). Many people love them. I find the texture to be much different than other mushrooms and somewhat grainy and flavorless.

Location

Colorado

Spore Print

White to Yellow

Edibility

Edible

Color

Yellow to Orange

Last Updated

May 03 2022 11:19 AM

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