Lactarius deliciosus
Saffron Milk Cap
Also known as Edel-Reizker
EdibleBleeds carrot-orange milk and stains green where handled. A Mediterranean and Central European favourite.
Edible in this game means: Widely eaten when correctly identified and properly prepared.
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms and cannot account for lookalikes, regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
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Genus
Lactarius deliciosus sits in the genus Lactarius. It is the only member of its genus in this game.
See also
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