Synonym: Lactaria maculatipes.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius maculatipes is a member of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius in the order Russulales. The species was described as new to science by mycologist Gertrude S. Burlingham in 1942.
Lactarius maculatipes is a species of mushroom characterized by its small to medium size, 2-6 cm cap diameter, and white to pale yellowish-brown cap with brownish spots or patches. The gills are crowded, narrow, and white to cream-colored. It has a mild to slightly sweet odor and taste. In East and Central Texas, Lactarius maculatipes typically fruits from June to October in association with oak and pine trees, often found in sandy soils and woodland edges. The fungus is considered rare to uncommon in the region, but can be locally abundant in suitable habitats.
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes under small oaks in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, October 10, 2018
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Large milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, October 10, 2018Bryan, TX 77807, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, October 10, 2018Bryan, TX 77807, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 30, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes(?) under small oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 30, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gills of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes and Lactarius indigo on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 30, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes and Lactarius indigo on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 30, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes under oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes under oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Masses of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes on Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 27, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, May 30, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Dissected milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, May 30, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Group of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, May 30, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Side view of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, May 30, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of a mature milkcap mushroom Lactarius maculatipes(?) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 18, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Zoned cap of a mature milkcap mushroom Lactarius maculatipes(?) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 18, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of a mature milkcap mushroom Lactarius maculatipes(?) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 18, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
White Amanita and a milkcap mushroom Lactarius maculatipes under live oaks on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, May 11, 2024Lakeview Lane, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Side view of white Amanita and a milkcap mushroom Lactarius maculatipes under live oaks on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, May 11, 2024Lakeview Lane, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Top view of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius maculatipes on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, May 11, 2024Lakeview Lane, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Underside of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius maculatipes on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, May 11, 2024Lakeview Lane, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Cross section of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius maculatipes on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, May 11, 2024Lakeview Lane, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Gills of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Section of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes (with orange gills) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024
Young milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 14, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius maculatipes with cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 14, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United StatesThe fungus Lactarius maculatipes was observed in East and Central Texas from 2018 to 2024. The majority of sightings were in Lick Creek Park, College Station, and Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms were typically found under oaks, with some observations noting their presence in large groups or masses. The observations included various stages of the mushroom's growth, from young to mature, and featured detailed descriptions of their caps, gills, and spores. Some observations also noted the presence of other fungi, such as Lactarius indigo and Amanita. The sightings spanned multiple seasons, with most occurring in spring and fall. Overall, the observations suggest that Lactarius maculatipes is a common species in the region, particularly in areas with oak trees.
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