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Lactarius rufus is a common, medium-sized member of the Lactarius genus, whose many members are commonly known as milkcaps. Known by the common name of the rufous milkcap, or the red hot milk cap in North America. It is dark brick red in color, edible, and grows with pine or birch trees.

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