[2] The mushroom can have either a bluish green or an orangy brown hue, with creamy white or yellow spores that are ellipsoid in shape.

[3] Lactarius rubrilacteus has many laticifers which appear as a white network across the surface of the mushroom.

[4] When sliced or cut, the mushroom flesh will typically release a dark red to purple latex or milky substance.

[6] Commonly found with a small blue or green mushroom attached at the base.

[5] The mushroom is primarily found in parts of western North America, growing in forests and on the ground.