Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius salmoneus is an edible species of fungus belonging to the genus Lactarius, and classified under the family Russulaceae. It is native to North America. L. salmoneus is not to be confused with Lactarius salmonicolor, a species native to Europe.
Milkcap mushroom Lactarius salmoneus under pines and bushes in dried marshy area on Sundew Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Kountze, Texas, June 12, 2022 County Road 1910, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Underside of milkcap mushroom Lactarius salmoneus on Sundew Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Kountze, Texas, June 12, 2022 County Road 1910, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Gills of milkcap mushroom Lactarius salmoneus on Sundew Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Kountze, Texas, June 12, 2022 County Road 1910, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Cross section of milkcap mushroom Lactarius salmoneus on Sundew Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Kountze, Texas, June 12, 2022 County Road 1910, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Spores of milkcap mushroom Lactarius salmoneus collected in Big Thicket National Preserve a day before. Texas, June 13, 2022