Lactarius pubescens

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The fruitbody is a mushroom with a cap atop a central stem. The mature cap may be over 10 centimetres in diameter but often is no more than half that. The cap is usually centrally depressed to somewhat funnel-shaped when mature and is whiteish to cream (with no zoning) or towards buff in the centre. At first glance it may seem smooth but a closer look shows matted fibres on the surface and these become more pronounced towards the shaggy margin. The gills have a colour similar to that of the cap. The stem may grow to several centimetres in length and 1 to2 wide. It is smooth and has a colour similar to that of the cap or show a hint of pinkish.

There is neither a universal nor a partial veil.

This is an introduced species and is found near birch trees.

Look-alikes

Lactarius torminosus is similar and also found near birches but the cap is concentrically zoned and shows more pinkish shades.