Fiery Milkcap - Lactarius pyrogalus
Description
It is pale at first becoming deep ochre yellow when mature and differentiated from other similar Lactarius by its widely-spaced, yellowish gills. It is found on the forest floor in mixed woodland, especially in association with hazel trees. The milk has a particularly hot taste - hence its common name!
Identification difficulty

Habitat
It is found on the ground in mixed woodland, especially under hazel trees and shrubs with which it has a strong association.
When to see it
Autumn.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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