Lactarius deliciosus

CAP: 3-12cm in diameter. It is convex with a central depression and has concentric salmon pink rings on a saffron-pallid buff background. An occasional greenish tint can be seen. The margin is inrolled and the surface is slightly sticky. STIPE: The hollow stem is pale blotched orange and turns greenish where broken or bruised. More or less equal and smooth. GILLS/PORES: Gills are saffron and are closely spaced. When broken a carrot coloured milk is exuded. FLESH: Thick, firm and brittle. Pallid yellow and tastes mild becoming bitter. Smells quite fruity. SPORES: Hyaline, ellipsoid. HABITAT: Coniferous woodland especially pine and spruce. SEASON: Infrequent. Summer to autumn. EDIBILITY: Edible and good.