Lactarius deterrimus

Lactarius deterrimus is a mushroom closely related to Lactarius deliciosus. The common name for this fungus is False saffron milk-cap, it's also known as Bitterer Milchling.

Taxonomy

This mushroom was formerly considered to be a variety of L. deliciosus and is distinguished by the milk turning wine-red on drying - but only after up to thirty minutes. Both these fungi are known as Çam melkisi or Çintar in Turkey.

Description

It has orange or red milk and a carrot-orange coloration, in many cases becoming flecked with green or blue-green with age. It has a coconut-like smell and is a delicacy, suitable for frying.

Distribution and habitat

L. deterrimus is found in coniferous woodlands in Europe. Both this fungus and L. deliciosus are collected and sold in the Izmir region of southwestern Turkey, and the Antalya region of the south coast.

References

External links

• “Lactarius deterrimus” by Robert Sasata, Healing-Mushrooms.net, August, 2008.