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Orange large hat fungi in Heeswijk-Dintherse Bossen, Netherlands.  Europe,Heeswijk,Lactarius deliciosus,Macro,Netherlands,Saffron milk cap,autumn Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Orange large hat fungi in Heeswijk-Dintherse Bossen, Netherlands.

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    Lactarius deterrimus Cap: Nearly flat with a central depression and inrolled margin. Grayish with tan and a blue/green center<br />
Gills: Decurrent, close; orange; oozed orange latex when cut<br />
Stem: Tapers slightly at base; smooth; pale orange with white basal mycelium<br />
Habitat: Growing alone in a grassy area, under pine (Pinus sp.)<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/103085/lactarius_deliciosus.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/103083/lactarius_deliciosus.html Fall,False saffron milkcap,Geotagged,Lactarius,Lactarius deterrimus,United States,milk cap
    Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks so much, fixed. Posted 4 years ago
      1. You're welcome...and, thanks to Lisa for mentioning the species update. Posted 4 years ago

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Lactarius deliciosus is one of the best known members of the large milk-cap genus "Lactarius" in the order Russulales. It is found in Europe and has been accidentally introduced to other countries under conifers and can be found growing in pine plantations.

Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 13, 2014. Captured Sep 6, 2014 14:07.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/3.2
  • 1/10s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm