Lactarius aestivus, commonly known as the orange fir milk cap or summer saffron milkcap, is a species of mushroom in the family Russulaceae.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Lactarius aestivus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lactarius rubrilacteus
- Lactarius salmonicolor
- Lactarius thyinos
- Lactarius deliciosus
- Lactarius deterrimus
- Lactarius porniniae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Genus
- Lactarius
- Species
- Lactarius aestivus
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