False Saffron Milkcap

Lactarius deterrimus Gröger

Also called: Orange-latex Milky, false saffron milk-cap

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of False Saffron Milkcap by month
MonthRecords
January0
February0
March2
April0
May12
June17
July47
August128
September110
October85
November11
December5

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Prince Edward Island2 records
  • Utah2 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador2 records
  • New York2 records
  • Maine1 records
  • New Brunswick1 records
  • Nova Scotia1 records
  • Saskatchewan1 records
  • Yukon1 records
  • Connecticut1 records
  • Florida1 records
  • Idaho1 records
  • Alberta1 records
  • Montana1 records
  • New Jersey1 records
  • New Mexico1 records
  • Pennsylvania1 records
  • Tennessee1 records
  • Vermont1 records

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