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Saffron milk cap · Cairngorms
Weather, season and habitat for Saffron milk cap in Cairngorms. Lactarius deliciosus
Upland granite and pine woods; elevation delays fruiting compared with the coast.
Orange milk and greening bruises are typical. After cool, wet spells pine stands can fruit heavily.
Season
August to November, longer in mild regions.
Habitat
Pine woods, sometimes with other pines, often on more calcareous ground.
FAQ
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Weather-based foraging chances, not a guarantee that fruit bodies stand at the pin.
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When is a trip worth it?
Upland granite and pine woods; elevation delays fruiting compared with the coast. Orange milk and greening bruises are typical. After cool, wet spells pine stands can fruit heavily.