Lactarius deterrimus

Lactarius deterrimus is a mycorrhizal fungus that associates with Norway spruce.

Lactarius deterrimus belongs to the section Deliciosi.

Lactarius deterrimus, also known as false saffron milk-cap, is a species of fungus in the family Russulaceae.

Lactarius deterrimus has traditionally been considered to have a strict mycorrhizal host specificity with Norway spruce.

Lactarius deterrimus is an edible mushroom, but is much less appreciated than the similar L. deliciosus.

Both this and Lactarius deterrimus are known as Çam melkisi or Çintar in Turkey.

(the concerning taxon: Lactarius deterrimus)

Lactarius deterrimus is mainly distributed in Europe, but the fungus has also found in areas of Asia (Turkey, India, Pakistan).

Lactarius deterrimus differs basically from the first because its flesh becomes reddish within 10 minutes and in about 30 minutes dark maroon, caused by the discolouration of the milk.