Common name: golden milkcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius alnicola, commonly known as the golden milkcap, is a species of fungus in the family Russulaceae. The fruit bodies produced by the fungus are characterized by a sticky, vanilla-colored cap up to 20 cm (7.9 in) wide with a mixture of yellow tones arranged in faint concentric bands. The stem is up to 5 cm (2.0 in) long and has yellow-brown spots. When it is cut or injured, the mushroom oozes a white latex, which has an intensely peppery taste. The acrid taste of the fruit bodies renders them unpalatable. The fungus is found in the western United States and Mexico, where it grows in mycorrhizal associations with various coniferous trees species, such as spruce, pine and fir, and deciduous species such as oak and alder. It has also been collected in India. Two varieties have been named: var. pitkinensis, known from Colorado, and var. pungens, from Michigan.
Lactarius alnicola is a species of mushroom that grows in association with alder trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from April to October, often near streams or rivers where its host tree, Alder, is found. The cap is 2-6 cm wide, tan to brown with a velvety texture, and has a mild to slightly bitter taste. The gills are crowded and cream-colored, turning pale yellow with age. Spores are white to creamy yellow. It prefers moist, shaded areas with rich soil, commonly found under Alder trees in woodland edges and along waterways.
Large golden milkcap mushroom (Lactarius alnicola) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 11, 2020
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Mature golden milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius alnicola) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Cross section of golden milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius alnicola) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USAObservations of Lactarius alnicola in East and Central Texas reveal the presence of large golden milkcap mushrooms in the region. In the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, specifically in Shepherd, Texas, mature specimens were found on October 11, 2020. These mushrooms exhibited characteristic features, including a golden cap. Cross-sections of the mushrooms revealed their internal structure, providing further insight into the species' morphology. The observations suggest that Lactarius alnicola can be found in this area during the fall season, particularly in October. The presence of mature specimens indicates a suitable environment for the species to grow and thrive. Further study could provide more information on the habitat and distribution of Lactarius alnicola in East and Central Texas. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the region's mycological diversity.
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