Lactarius controversus (Fr. ex Fr.) Fr. Rosascheckiger Milchling, Lactaire des peupliers.
Cap 8–15cm across, convex then concave to funnel-shaped, margin inrolled and downy at first, ivory to pale buff often with pale vinaceous tinges or indistinct blotches sometimes in concentric bands, glabrous, viscid when moist. Stem 30–75 x 20–40mm, solid, cylindrical or narrowing towards the base, concolorous with cap. Flesh white, thick. Gills decurrent, crowded and narrow, pale rosy buff. Milk white; taste slowly very hot. Spore print pinkish-cream (B). Spores oval with strong warts connected by thick ridges forming a fairly complete network, 6–7 x 5–6µ. Habitat near poplar or Salix repens. Season late summer to autumn. Uncommon. Edible – poor -avoid. Distribution, America and Europe.