Fungus of the Month: False Saffron Milkcap

False Saffron Milkcap (Lactarius deterrimus) is a fairly common fungus in Britain, which due to its bright carrot orange colour and tinges of green is easily seen on the forest floor. Lactarius mushrooms are characteristic for the excretion of a milky fluid when damaged which led to the common name ‘milk-caps’. You can read more in this month's fungus profile.

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