Synonyms: Lactarius kuehnerianus, Lactarius luteolus.
Common name: Buff Fishy Milky.
Lactifluus luteolus is a species of milk-cap fungus characterized by its small to medium size, yellow to orange-yellow cap, and white to pale yellow gills. It grows in association with oak trees, particularly in sandy soils. In East and Central Texas, Lactifluus luteolus typically fruits from May to October, often in open woods and along trails. The fungus produces a mild to moderately spicy milk when the gills are damaged. Specimens from this region usually have caps ranging from 2-6 cm in diameter and stems that are 2-5 cm long and 0.5-1.5 cm thick.
Milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus luteolus in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas, June 11, 2020
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Dissected milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus luteolus in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas, June 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Gills of a milkcap mushroom Lactifluus luteolus in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas, June 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Close-up of a milkcap mushroom Lactifluus luteolus in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas, June 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USAObservations of Lactifluus luteolus in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in the area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, specifically east of Waverly, Texas. On June 11, 2020, milkcap mushrooms were found, displaying characteristic features such as gills underneath the cap. Dissection of the mushrooms confirmed their identity as Lactifluus luteolus. Close-up observations showed detailed structures of the fungus, including the gills and cap. The presence of Lactifluus luteolus in this region suggests that the species is able to thrive in the environmental conditions found in East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with suitable forest habitats like Sam Houston National Forest. The specific location and date of observation provide valuable information on the distribution and growth patterns of this fungus in the region.
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