Distribution: Broad
Habitat: L. rufus commonly occurs with spruce and pine, often in abundance, for example, near the edge of bogs or in other moist areas where Sitka spruce occurs. It is very common in northern conifer forests around the world.
Conservation Status: Not of concern
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Lactarius rufus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
CalPhotos: Lactarius rufus photos