The markings on the stem are not prominent enough to be "pits" and thus indicative of the "real" saffron milkcap.

Under spruce (Picea), more rarely in mixed forest, from lowland to subalpine

Edible

• ▸ Orange to carrot-red cap with faint concentric zones, greening with age
• ▸ Orange, later greenish milk that stains weakly orange on exposure
• ▸ Gills bruise green where damaged
• ▸ Stem without distinct pits; latex mild to slightly bitter, never hot