Common name: Yellow-latex Milkcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius vinaceorufescens, commonly known as the yellow-staining milkcap or the yellow-latex milky, is a poisonous species of fungus in the family Russulaceae. It produces mushrooms with pinkish-cinnamon caps up to 12 cm (4.7 in) wide held by pinkish-white stems up to 7 cm (2.8 in) long. The closely spaced whitish to pinkish buff gills develop wine-red spots in age. When it is cut or injured, the mushroom oozes a white latex that rapidly turns bright sulfur-yellow. The species, common and widely distributed in North America, grows in the ground in association with conifer trees. There are several other Lactarius species that bear resemblance to L. vinaceorufescens, but most can be distinguished by differences in staining reactions, macroscopic characteristics, or habitat.
Lactarius vinaceorufescens is a species of mushroom characterized by its small to medium size, vinaceous to reddish-brown cap, and white to pale yellowish gills. It has a mild to slightly acrid taste and a distinctive sweet or nutty odor. In East and Central Texas, Lactarius vinaceorufescens typically fruits in the fall, often in association with oak and pine trees, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and sandy soils. The fungus is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter.
Milkcap mushroom Lactarius vinaceorufescens on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Gills of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius vinaceorufescens on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Dissected milkcap mushroom Lactarius vinaceorufescens on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Underside of yellow-staining milkcap mushrooms Lactarius vinaceorufescens(?) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020Kirby Nature Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Caps of yellow-staining milkcap mushrooms Lactarius vinaceorufescens(?) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020Kirby Nature Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Cross section of yellow-staining milkcap mushrooms Lactarius vinaceorufescens(?) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020Kirby Nature Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USAObservations of the fungus Lactarius vinaceorufescens in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations. In Sam Houston National Forest, Cleveland, Texas, the milkcap mushroom was found on Winters Bayou Trail, with distinctive gills and a dissected cap observed on October 12, 2019. Similarly, in Big Thicket National Preserve, Warren, Texas, yellow-staining milkcap mushrooms, potentially Lactarius vinaceorufescens, were discovered on Kirby Trail on October 17, 2020, with notable features including yellow-staining caps and a unique cross-section. The underside of these mushrooms was also observed, providing further insight into their characteristics. These findings suggest that Lactarius vinaceorufescens can be found in various habitats in East and Central Texas, with distinct features that aid in identification. The observations were made on two separate occasions, indicating the fungus's presence in the region during different times of the year.
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