Lactarius xanthydrorheus is a species of milk cap fungus that produces small to medium-sized fruiting bodies with yellow to orange-yellow caps and white to pale yellow stems. In East and Central Texas, it typically grows in association with oak trees, particularly live oak and post oak, in well-drained soils. The fungus fruits from summer to early fall, often in areas with rich soil and ample moisture. Its spore print is white, and the flesh exudes a white to pale yellow latex when cut or bruised.
Milkcap mushroom Lactarius xanthydrorheus on a slope of the almost dry creek half a meter above its bottom near Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 9, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gills of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius xanthydrorheus on a slope of the almost dry creek half a meter above its bottom near Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 9, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius xanthydrorheus on a slope of the almost dry creek half a meter above its bottom near Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 9, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cap of a milkcap mushroom Lactarius xanthydrorheus on a slope of the almost dry creek half a meter above its bottom near Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 9, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Several milkcap mushrooms Lactarius xanthydrorheus found on a slope of the almost dry creek half a meter above its bottom near Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 9, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Milkcap mushroom Lactarius xanthydrorheus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Gills of milkcap mushroom Lactarius xanthydrorheus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018Observations of the fungus Lactarius xanthydrorheus in East and Central Texas reveal that it can be found growing on slopes near dry creeks, approximately half a meter above the bottom. The mushroom was spotted in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, with multiple specimens observed on June 9, 2018. The caps and gills of the mushrooms were documented, showcasing their distinctive features. Additionally, the species was also found in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve in Warren, Texas, on November 10, 2018, further expanding its known range in the region. The observations suggest that Lactarius xanthydrorheus prefers specific habitats and can be found in various locations throughout East and Central Texas. Multiple sightings in different areas indicate a relatively widespread presence of this fungus species.
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