USA, Tennessee, Sevier, Laurel Falls Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
In the original description, the holotype collection number is incorrectly given as 9988; also the type of Lactarius subvernalis var. cokeri (A.H.Sm. & Hesler) Hesler & A.H.Sm., North American Sp. Lactarius 144. 1979. Brittonia 1962 14: 425.