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Lactarius Deliciosus
Large orange coloured mushroom. Thick pale stalk with orange pits, the cap has a concave center and the edges turn downwards becoming vase shaped with age. It turns green when bruised. Flesh and gills produce a sweet orange milk. Edible mushroom, pungent flavour, suppose to taste like veal.
Found associated with pine trees.
Can be confused with Lactarius deterrimus or Lactarius Salmonicolor.
Spotted on Oct 13, 2009
Submitted on Aug 24, 2011
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