Synonyms: Agaricus vellereus, Galorrheus vellereus, Lactarius albivellus, Lactarius aspideus, Lactarius hometii, Lactarius velutinus, Lactifluus albivellus, Lactifluus vellereus.
Common name: fleecy milkcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactifluus vellereus (formerly Lactarius vellereus), commonly known as the fleecy milk-cap, is a quite large fungus in the genus Lactifluus. It is one of the two most common milk-caps found with beech trees, with the other being Lactarius subdulcis.
Catalan: Pebrassa vellutada, Czech: Ryzec plstnatý, Dutch: Schaapje (melkzwam), Erzya: Чикоркай, Finnish: Liiturousku, French: Lactaire velouté, Georgian: სავარცხელა (სოკო), German: Wolliger Milchling, Lithuanian: Piengrybis paliepis, Polish: Mleczaj chrząstka, Romanian: Râșcov pâslos, Russian: Скрипица, Sakha: Үүттээх тэллэй, Silesian: Luden vitriska, Ukrainian: Хрящ-молочник повстистий, Walloon: Fås åbusson.
Lactarius vellereus is a species of mushroom characterized by its woolly, velvety cap that ranges in color from grayish-brown to dark brown, often with a distinctive umbo. The gills are crowded and white to cream-colored, and the stem is typically stout and hairy. In East and Central Texas, Lactarius vellereus is commonly found growing on the ground in association with oak and pine trees, particularly in areas with rich soil and adequate moisture. It typically fruits from late summer to early fall, with a peak season in September and October. The fungus can be found in a variety of habitats, including wooded slopes, ravines, and along streams.
Fleecy milk-cap mushrooms (Lactifluus vellereus, Lactarius vellereus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Fleecy milk-cap mushrooms (Lactifluus vellereus, Lactarius vellereus) from an oak forest in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected fleecy milk-cap mushroom (Lactifluus vellereus, Lactarius vellereus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Fleecy milk-cap mushroom (Lactifluus vellereus, Lactarius vellereus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 7, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mature fleecy milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius vellereus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 15, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Fleecy milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius vellereus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 15, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Lactarius vellereus in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in oak forests and woodland areas. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, the mushrooms were found on June 3, 2018, with distinctive fleecy caps. Dissection of a specimen showed its internal structure. Similar sightings were recorded in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, on July 7 and 15, 2018, along the Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail. Mature mushrooms were observed on July 15, indicating a summer fruiting period. The species appears to thrive in wooded areas with oak trees, suggesting a mycorrhizal relationship. Multiple observations in the same locations over time provide insight into the growth habits and distribution of Lactarius vellereus in East and Central Texas. The sightings spanned several weeks, indicating a prolonged fruiting season for the species.
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