The diameter of this mushroom usually varies from 3 to 12 cm. Spore powder is pale cream-colored, with pinkish tinge. It has no rings on its cap, but a small knoll. This mushroom is very common in Latvia. It grows in large quantities in coniferous forests: on the edges of bogs or even in very dry, sandy soil from June to November. Edible, but has to be boiled first. Do not confuse it with Lactarius helvus!

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