Fiery Milkcap - Lactarius pyrogalus

A small - medium sized milkcap associated with Hazel.   The cap is smooth and convex with inrolled margin, often wavy. Colour variable; pale, greyish-brown or with olive tints, pinkish-buff gills.  White milk, drying grey-green, with a very hot burning taste.

Several similar species, but the association with Hazel and hot burning taste of the milk is characteristic  

milk taste/host

Photograph from top down, in side view and from underneath to show gills and full length of stipe.  Note cap texture, smell, colour and taste of milk, and whether colour of milk changes on exposure to air (this may take some time).   You must note the tree species under which it was found.

Hazel

Autumn.

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.