Synonyms: Agaricus uvidus, Galorrheus uvidus, Lactarius azonus, Lactarius livescens.
Common name: shiner.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius uvidus is a European and North American "milk-cap" mushroom, of which the milk turns violet when the flesh is damaged. The fungi generally identified as L. uvidus are part of a complex of closely related species and varieties which are difficult to delimit definitively.
Finnish: Korpirousku, German: Klebriger Violett-Milchling, Hungarian: Barnáslila tejelőgomba, Lithuanian: Glitusis piengrybis, Polish: Mleczaj lepki, Russian: Млечник мокрый, Swedish: Lilariska.
Lactarius uvidus is a species of milk cap fungus characterized by its small to medium size, grayish-brown to purplish-brown cap, and white to pale yellowish gills. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the fall, often associated with oak and pine trees. The cap is 1-4 cm in diameter, convex to flat, and may develop a depressed center. The stem is slender, 1-3 cm long, and concolorous with the cap. The spore print is white, and the flesh exudes a pale yellowish to whitish milk when cut or bruised. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and along roadsides, often in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter.
Lilac staining milkcap mushrooms Lactarius uvidus(?) and other milkcap at the top on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Lilac staining milkcap mushrooms Lactarius uvidus(?) with a red band under its cap on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Reddish cross section of lilac staining milkcap mushrooms Lactarius uvidus(?) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USAObservations of the fungus Lactarius uvidus in East and Central Texas reveal distinctive characteristics. On Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, Cleveland, Texas, lilac staining milkcap mushrooms were found on October 12, 2019. Some specimens exhibited a red band under their caps, while others displayed a reddish cross-section when cut. The presence of these features suggests that Lactarius uvidus may be identified by its unique coloration and patterning. The mushrooms were observed in their natural habitat, providing insight into their growth habits and morphology. Further study is needed to confirm the identity of these specimens as Lactarius uvidus, but initial observations suggest they may be a notable species in the region. The specific location and timing of the observations provide valuable context for understanding the ecology of this fungus.
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