Lactarius occidentalis

The cap of Lactarius occidentalis ranges in color from olive to cinnamon, and is about 1-3 centimeters in diameter. It starts out convex and becomes flat and eventually depressed as the mushroom gets older.^[2] The gills are tan or orangish in color. They are adnate.^[3] The stipe is olive or orangish and about 2-6 centimeters long and 4-7 millimeters wide. The spore print is white.^[2] This mushroom produces small amounts of white latex that dries yellowish.^[3]

Lactarius occidentalis is found under alder trees. It is mycorrhizal and fruits from late summer until fall.^[1]