Lactarius deliciosus

Saffron Milkcap at Kowen, ACT

Lactarius deliciosus at Kowen, ACT - 13 May 2021
Lactarius deliciosus at Kowen, ACT - 13 May 2021
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Identification history

Lactarius deliciosus 14 May 2021 Heino1
Unidentified 13 May 2021 SandraH

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Many scattered along edge of the track over several hundred metres. Each cap up to about 15cm across

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Heino1 wrote:
   14 May 2021
Given the overall form, what could be traces of orange colour left in the cap and the pine needles this looks like a waterlogged, weather-beaten Lactarius deliciosus - but there's still a chance I could be wrong.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 13 May 2021 10:44 AM Recorded on
  • SandraH Recorded by

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