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Orange milk cap

Lactarius subflammeus

A species of Milk-caps

The cap is 3–7 cm (1.2–2.8 in) wide, convex, eventually becoming shallowly depressed in the center. The margin of the cap is curved inward then arched, with short translucent striations (grooves) at maturity. The cap surface is slimy to sticky, smooth, not zonate. It is scarlet when young, but becomes orange to yellowish-orange and duller when older. The attachment of the gills to the stem is adnate (squarely attached) to decurrent (running down the length of the stem); the gills are moderately broad, with spacing close to subdistant (with visible spaces between the gills). They are whitish or colored similar to the cap but paler. The stem is 4–9 cm (1.6–3.5 in) long, 5–15 mm (0.2–0.6 in) thick, and thicker near the base. The smooth stem surface can be either moist or dry depending on the moisture in the environment. It is hollow, fragile, and colored like the cap. The flesh is thin, fragile, pale pinkish-buff to dull orangish-buff. The mushroom's odor is not distinctive, and the taste slowly becomes acrid. The latex is white, and does not change color with continued exposure to air. It does not stain the tissues, and tastes acrid. The spore print is white. The edibility of the fruit bodies is unknown, and consumption is not recommended.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

2 - 7 cm

Odor
Odor:

Slightly fragrant or indistinct

General Info About Orange milk cap
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Attributes of Orange milk cap
Cap Diameter
2 - 7 cm
Height
2 - 12 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Slightly fragrant or indistinct
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Orange milk cap by these plants:
Arborvitae, Northern red oak, White oak
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
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Habitat of Orange milk cap
Orange milk cap prefers mixed woodlands, often found in association with conifer trees, in areas with abundant plant litter.
Scientific Classification of Orange milk cap
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Orange milk cap
Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Orange milk cap
  • Seek out coniferous forests, paying special attention to areas with a mix of tree species.
  • Look for orange milk cap among decaying leaves and plant debris on the forest floor.
  • Examine the soil for signs of moisture and good drainage, which orange milk cap favors.
  • Carefully move aside vegetation and debris to uncover orange milk cap, which may be nestled within.
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