Common names: Peck's Milky, Peck's milky cap.
Lactarius peckii is a species of milk-cap fungus characterized by its medium to large size, orange-brown to reddish-brown cap, and white to pale yellow gills that exude a whitish latex when injured. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the fall, often in association with oak and pine trees, particularly in sandy soils and wooded areas. The cap can range from 3-8 cm in diameter and has a velvety texture, while the stem is usually shorter than the cap diameter and has a similar color to the cap.
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius peckii on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Big Thicket National Preserve, FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Orange milkcap mushrooms Lactarius peckii on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 20187160 Mustang Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Milkcap mushroom Lactarius peckii in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Underside of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius peckii 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 a milkcap mushroom Lactarius peckii in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USAObservations of Lactarius peckii in East and Central Texas indicate the fungus grows in wooded areas, specifically in national preserves and forests. On November 10, 2018, milkcap mushrooms were found on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve, Warren, Texas, with orange-colored specimens noted. Similar observations were made on October 11, 2020, in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, Shepherd, Texas, where the underside and cross-section of the mushroom were also examined. The fungus appears to thrive in these regions during fall months, with sightings occurring in both November and October. The specific habitats include trails and scenic areas within national forests and preserves, suggesting a preference for certain environmental conditions. The observations provide insight into the growth patterns and characteristics of Lactarius peckii in East and Central Texas.
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