Saffron milk cap
Lactarius deliciosus
Local namesçıntarçam melkisikanlıca mantarı
The saffron milk cap is known for its carrot-orange cap and the orange-red milk that oozes when it is cut. Handled parts stain green. It lives in partnership with pine trees and in Turkey is also called çıntar or çam melkisi.
Where it's found
Under conifers, especially pines, on acidic soils, forming a mycorrhizal partnership with the tree.
Distribution
Native to Europe and common around the Mediterranean; collected and sold in İzmir and Antalya. It has spread to other continents with planted pines.
Similar species
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