Synonym: Lactarius fuliginosus.
Common name: sooty milkcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius fumosus, commonly known as the smoky milkcap, is a species of fungus in the family Russulaceae.
Lactarius fumosus is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a smoky-brown to grayish-brown cap, often with a distinctive umbo, and white to pale yellow gills. It has a mild to slightly acrid taste and a fruity or nutty odor. In East and Central Texas, Lactarius fumosus typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often in association with oak, pine, and other hardwood trees. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and along roadsides, and is commonly encountered in the region's sandy soils and deciduous forests.
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius fuliginosus (Lactarius fumosus var. fumosus) together with Retiboletus griseus(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected milkcap mushrooms Lactarius fuliginosus (Lactarius fumosus var. fumosus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cross section of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius fuliginosus (Lactarius fumosus var. fumosus) slowly turning red in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Lactarius fumosus in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in specific locations. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the fungus was found on June 9, 2020, alongside Retiboletus griseus. The milkcap mushrooms, identified as Lactarius fuliginosus (Lactarius fumosus var. fumosus), were observed and dissected, showing their internal structure. Notably, when cut, the cross-section of the mushrooms slowly turned red, a characteristic feature of this species. These findings suggest that Lactarius fumosus can be found in the region's parks and natural areas, particularly in association with other fungi like Retiboletus griseus. The observations provide insight into the fungus's morphology and behavior in its natural habitat. Further study could help clarify the distribution and ecology of Lactarius fumosus in East and Central Texas.
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