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This is an example of one of the Lactarius species that features colored latex (as opposed to white latex that turns to another color). Sometimes the latex is difficult to detect, as the amount may be scant. But if you slice the cap and gently press the cut flesh against a finger or a piece of paper, then the color of the latex should be noticeable.

I think the best possibility here is L. paradoxus. Purplish latex.

http://www.mushroomexpert.com/lactarius_paradoxus.html

Other similar species are L. subpurpureus, which is common up here in PA. It has wine-red latex. In my experience, this type occurs only with hemlock trees. Another one is L. chelidonium, which has yellow latex.

L. deliciosus and L. deterrimus have orange latex. The color of these types is a mixture of orange and green.

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