Orange milk-cup
Lactarius deliciosus

Family: Russulaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

All the Lactarii are not poisonous but are often acrid, bitter or not tasty.

Where it is found

It grows in temperate and tropical places. It grows in pine forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Alaska, Andorra, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Belarus, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Caucasus, Central America, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Europe, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Nepal, North America, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scandinavia, Serbia, Sicily, South Africa, South America, Southern Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Türkiye, Uruguay, USA, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

It should be cooked quickly at high flame and not stewed. They are eaten steamed or fried. It is also cooked in tomato sauce as a condiment for pasta.

It is sold in local markets. It is popular.

Edible parts

Mushroom, herb, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chilpan, Delicious lactarius, Enchilado de llano, Mao cao jun, Meiwui rugu, Mtchada, Orange agaric, Orange delight, Rusitte, Saffron Milk-Cap, Sheklik, Tallblodriska

Synonyms

Lactarius deliciosus Arora: Lactarius deliciosus C. H. Kauffman;