Lactarius delicatus is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a creamy to pale yellow cap, often with a depressed center, and white to cream-colored gills. The stem is slender and cylindrical, typically the same color as the cap. It has a mild to slightly sweet odor and taste. In East and Central Texas, Lactarius delicatus can be found growing in association with oak trees, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter, during the summer and fall months.
Zoned cap of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius delicatus(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 27, 2021
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius delicatus(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 27, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
"Potholes" on its stem and forking gills of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius delicatus(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 27, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United StatesObservations of Lactarius delicatus in East and Central Texas reveal distinct characteristics. The cap of the mushroom is zoned, as seen in Lick Creek Park, College Station, on December 27, 2021. The underside of the mushroom features forking gills, which is a notable trait. Additionally, the stem exhibits "potholes," a unique feature of this species. These observations suggest that Lactarius delicatus can be identified by its zoned cap, forking gills, and potholed stem. The presence of these characteristics in specimens found in East and Central Texas provides valuable information for mycologists and mushroom enthusiasts in the region. The specific location of Lick Creek Park appears to be a suitable habitat for this species, allowing for further study and observation.
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