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The Birch milkcap (Lactarius tabidus) is an inedible milkcap that fruits occasionally in the spring and more often in the fall next to birch trees.
The birch milkcap can be identified by its orange-brown cap that is raised at its center. When the gills are damaged, they produce white latex that turns yellow. The stem is solid at first, becoming hollow. The mushroom has a mild mushroomy scent.
The birch milkcap could be confused with candy cap mushrooms. Candy cap mushrooms produce watery, white latex that does not change color. Candy caps have a scent of maple syrup and are often used for flavoring dishes.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.
