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Orange milkcap

Lactarius aurantiacus

A species of Milk-caps

Orange milkcap (Lactarius aurantiacus) grows alone or in small groups. Its common name Orange milkcap and Latin name (Lactarius aurantiacus) both refer to its orange color and the milky white juice that it sheds when it is cut or damaged. This mushroom prefers acidic soils and typically grows under spruce and pine trees.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 5 cm

Odor:

Faintly unpleasant, slightly bitter.

General Info About Orange milkcap

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Attributes of Orange milkcap

Cap Diameter

1 - 5 cm

Height

3 - 7 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 5 cm across; low convex to plane; brownish orange; surface smooth, slightly glossy

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Broadly adnate to shortly decurrent; moderately spaced; white

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 2.5 - 7 cm long, 5 - 12 mm thick; cylindrical, slightly clavate; brownish orange; surface smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Very fragile; yellowish white to pale orange

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Ivory

Odor

Faintly unpleasant, slightly bitter.

Body Color

Brown

Orange

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Flesh exude liquid when injured

Yes

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Orange milkcap by these plants:

Oaks, Spruces, Pines, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widespread

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Orange milkcap

Orange milkcap typically thrives in mixed woodlands, favoring areas with a blend of coniferous and decidaceous trees.

Scientific Classification of Orange milkcap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Russulaceae

Genus

Milk-caps

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Tips for Finding Orange milkcap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Orange milkcap

Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Orange milkcap

Look for orange milkcap in areas with a mix of needle and leaf litter, as they are often found in such environments.
Focus on damp, well-shaded spots within woodlands, where orange milkcap are likely to grow due to the higher humidity.
Search near the base of trees and around stumps, as orange milkcap has an affinity for these microhabitats.
Check for small depressions or dips in the forest floor, which can retain moisture, supporting the growth oforange milkcap.
Use gentle probing in the leaf or needle litter to uncover hidden specimens of orange milkcap without damaging them.

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