Synonym: Lactaria impercepta.
Lactarius imperceptus is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a brownish to grayish-brown cap, often with a slightly depressed center, and white to pale yellow gills. The stem is typically slender and the same color as the cap. It grows in association with oak trees, particularly in sandy soils. In East and Central Texas, Lactarius imperceptus has been found in deciduous forests, especially under live oak and post oak, from late summer to early fall. The fungus produces a mild to slightly acrid latex when injured. Fruitbodies are typically 2-5 cm in diameter and 2-4 cm tall.
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius imperceptus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius imperceptus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius imperceptus under pines in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius imperceptus on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 21, 2018
State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius imperceptus(?) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Cross section of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius imperceptus(?) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius imperceptus under pines on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 201912021 Fm 2025 Rd, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Milkcap mushroom Lactarius imperceptus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020527 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Underside of milkcap mushroom Lactarius imperceptus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020527 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Cross section of milkcap mushroom Lactarius imperceptus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020527 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Underside of milkcap mushroom Lactarius imperceptus in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Milkcap mushroom Lactarius imperceptus on rotting wood in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Cross section of milkcap mushroom Lactarius imperceptus in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius imperceptus on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, December 5, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius imperceptus with cross section on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, December 5, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United StatesObservations of Lactarius imperceptus in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus typically grows under pines, often in areas with native plant species. The mushrooms have been spotted in various locations, including Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve, Huntsville State Park, Sam Houston National Forest, and Big Creek Scenic Area. They tend to fruit in late fall, from October to December. The mushrooms often grow on the ground or on rotting wood, and their caps range in size and shape. Cross-sections of the mushrooms reveal a characteristic structure, with gills and a stem. The observations suggest that Lactarius imperceptus is relatively common in East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with pine trees and native vegetation. The fungus has been consistently identified in these regions over several years, from 2018 to 2021.
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