The diameter of this mushroom usually varies from 4 to 15 cm. Spore powder is pale yellow or cream- colored. It produces a lot of white milk when broken. This mushroom is very common in Latvia. It grows in mixed forests, often under birches or spruce from July to November. Edible, but has to be boiled first.

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