Saffron Milkcap
Lactarius deliciosus
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
An orange-red milk cap with greenish blotches that bleeds orange milk. Among the most prized autumn mushrooms of pine forest.
Identification
- Bleeds orange milk that does not turn green in air.
- Cap with darker concentric rings.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 20
- Lithuania
- 297
- Estonia
- 215
- Global
- 23190
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
