Synonyms: Agaricus quietus, Galorrheus quietus, Lactifluus quietus.
Common name: oakbug milkcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius quietus (commonly known as the oak milkcap, oakbug milkcap or southern milkcap) is a mushroom of the genus Lactarius. It is easily identified by its oily scent and the concentric bands on its cap. It is brown, and is probably named after its matt, "quiet" surface and colouration. It is found exclusively under oak trees in Europe, where it grows solitarily or in scattered groups in autumn months. In North America, the variety L. quietus var. incanus is fairly common in the same habitat. The mushroom's edibility is disputed.
Danish: Ege-mælkehat, Finnish: Tammenrousku, German: Eichen-Milchling, Lithuanian: Piengrybis paąžuolis, Polish: Mleczaj dębowy, Romanian: Lăptuca ploșnițelor, Russian: Млечник нейтральный, Swedish: Ekriska.
Lactarius quietus is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a velvety cap that ranges in color from pale yellowish-brown to dark brown, often with a distinctive umbo. The gills are crowded and cream-colored, turning pinkish-buff with age. It has a mild to slightly sweet odor and taste. In East and Central Texas, Lactarius quietus typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often in association with oak and pine trees, particularly in wooded areas with rich soil and ample moisture. The fungus can be found growing singly or in small groups, and is considered a relatively common species in the region.
Dark reddish-brown milkcap mushrooms Lactarius quietus var. incanus(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018
Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Reddish-brown milkcap mushrooms Lactarius quietus var. incanus(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 5, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushroom Lactarius quietus var. incanus on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 24, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Underside of milkcap mushroom Lactarius quietus var. incanus on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 24, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Upper view of milkcap mushroom Lactarius quietus var. incanus on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 24, 2021Four Notch Loop Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Gills of milkcap mushroom Lactarius quietus var. incanus on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 24, 2021Four Notch Loop Trail, Walker County, Texas, United StatesObservations of the fungus Lactarius quietus in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations. In College Station, Texas, dark reddish-brown milkcap mushrooms were found in Lick Creek Park on October 3 and 5, 2018. Similar sightings were recorded in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, on October 24, 2021, where milkcap mushrooms with reddish-brown caps were observed on the Four Notch Loop Trail. The underside of the mushroom was also documented, showing its gills. The observations suggest that Lactarius quietus var. incanus(?) is present in both East and Central Texas, with a range of colors from dark reddish-brown to reddish-brown. The mushrooms were found in wooded areas, specifically in parks and national forests, indicating a possible association with trees or specific soil types.
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