Lactarius areolatus Hesler & Smith 1979
This milky is frequently confused with Lactarius rimosellus, which unlike Lactarius areolatus grows with conifers. Initially it is reddish-brown with a darker central depression and small umbo on the cap disc, becoming paler red-to orange-buff at maturity. The cap surface is rough and becomes somewhat areolate or ‘spotted’ with age. The decurrent off-white to yellowish gills become spotted with vinacious-brown markings. The paler concolorous (with the cap color) stipe is thin and becomes hollow with age. Lactarius areolatus grows with oaks.
Lactarius areolatus