Orange-brown lactarius
Lactifluus volemus

Family: Russulaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It grows in tropical and temperate places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Balkans, Bulgaria, Caucasus, China, Czech Republic, Europe, Georgia, Himalayas, Hong Kong, India, Indochina, Japan, Laos, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Northeastern India, Romania, Russia, SE Asia, Thailand, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

It is edible with caution. It should be parboiled. It should then be cooked at high flame on a grill and not stewed. It can still cause stomach upsets in some people.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Het hat, Mch'ada, Tit doh, Tit tung

Synonyms

Lactarius volemus (Fr.) Fr.;