Birch Milkcap - Lactarius tabidus
Description
Convex, then depressed, often with a narrow central bump, usually finely wrinkled, margin sometimes lined, yellow-brown to orange-brown, to about 4 cm across. Gills are sub-decurrent, crowded, pale orange to yellowish, sometimes pinkish. The small size range and the association with birch are good indicators. If the milk is tested on a white handkerchief or paper tissue it dries bright yellow in a few seconds.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
In deciduous woods, favouring Birch.
When to see it
Late summer and autumn.
UK Status
Widespread and common in Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
Enter a town or village to see local records
MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015