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Decurrent orangish fungi pair in Heeswijk-Dintherse Bossen, Netherlands Today I learned that the proper term to indicate gills of a fungi running downwards the stem as seen in the photo above is "decurrent". It may help in searching for a species match. This species match is based on several reference photos that show that the False saffron milkcap can range from yellow to pink in color. Given that I found similarly shaped fungi in yellow in the same area, my theory is that both fungi on the photo are the False saffron milkcap. Europe,Heeswijk,Lactarius deliciosus,Macro,Netherlands,Saffron milk cap,autumn Click/tap to enlarge

Decurrent orangish fungi pair in Heeswijk-Dintherse Bossen, Netherlands

Today I learned that the proper term to indicate gills of a fungi running downwards the stem as seen in the photo above is "decurrent". It may help in searching for a species match. This species match is based on several reference photos that show that the False saffron milkcap can range from yellow to pink in color. Given that I found similarly shaped fungi in yellow in the same area, my theory is that both fungi on the photo are the False saffron milkcap.

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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

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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 14, 2014. Captured Sep 6, 2014 14:41.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/2.8
  • 1/100s
  • ISO800
  • 24mm