cultivated. Chemistry Different bioactive compounds have been isolated from Lactarius species, such as sesquiterpenoids, aromatic volatiles, and mutagenic substances. Pigments have been isolated from colored Lactarius species, such as L. deliciosus or L. indigo. Pharmacology An extract of Lactarius badiosanguineus exhibits inhibitory activity on thrombin. A selection of well-known species Lactarius deliciosus - saffron milk-cap or red pine mushroom Lactarius deterrimus - false saffron milk-cap Lactarius indigo - indigo milk-cap Lactarius quietus - oak milk-cap Lactarius torminosus - woolly milk-cap Lactarius turpis - ugly milk-cap Lactarius trivialis - dark purple or creamy brown cap See also List of Lactifluus species References External links North American species of Lactarius by L. R. Hesler and Alexander H. Smith, 1979 (full text of monograph). Russulales genera