Birch Milkcap - Lactarius tabidus

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.

In deciduous woods, favouring Birch.

Late summer and autumn.

Widespread and common in Britain.

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.