Synonym: Lactarius subvellereus.
Lactifluus subvellereus is a species of milk cap fungus characterized by its small to medium size, velvety cap that ranges in color from grayish-brown to reddish-brown, and white gills that produce a white latex when cut. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the fall, often growing solitary or in small groups on the ground in association with oak trees, particularly in wooded areas with rich soil. The cap is usually 2-5 cm in diameter and has a downy to velvety texture, while the stem is slender and white to pale brown.
Inrolled cap of a young milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018
Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Velvet cap of a young milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus (Lactarius subvellereus) in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, September 26, 2018906 Ashburn Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Underside of a milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Cap of a milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Dissected milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus (Lactarius subvellereus) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 18, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 18, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus on a trail on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 18, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius subvellereus var. subdistans (Lactifluus subvellereus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 5, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gills of a milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 3, 2021Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 3, 2021Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mature milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 3, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mature milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus under small oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 3, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 24, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius subvellereus var. subdistans (Lactifluus subvellereus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 20, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Mature milkcap mushrooms Lactarius subvellereus var. subdistans (Lactifluus subvellereus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 20, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Cross section of a mature milkcap mushroom Lactarius subvellereus var. subdistans (Lactifluus subvellereus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 20, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Gills of a mature milkcap mushroom Lactarius subvellereus var. subdistans (Lactifluus subvellereus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 20, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Large white milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus var. subdistance on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Caps of large white milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus var. subdistance on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Underside of a large white milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus var. subdistance on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Gills of a large white milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus var. subdistance on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of a large white milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus var. subdistance on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Giant white milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus var. subdistance on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of large white milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus var. subdistance collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024
Large white milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus (Lactarius subvellereus) near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 25, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus (Lactarius subvellereus) with a cross section near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 25, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Spores of large white milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus (Lactarius subvellereus) collected in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 25, 2024
Milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 16, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus subvellereus with cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 16, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of a milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 26, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Top view of a milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 26, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Section of a milkcap mushroom Lactifluus subvellereus near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 26, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United StatesThe fungus Lactifluus subvellereus was observed multiple times in East and Central Texas between 2018 and 2024. Observations were made in various locations, including Lick Creek Park, Sam Houston National Forest, and Little Lake Creek Wilderness. The mushrooms were found growing under small oaks and other trees, often in large groups. The observations included photographs of the mushrooms' caps, gills, and cross-sections, as well as spores collected from the specimens. The mushrooms were identified as Lactifluus subvellereus, with some observations noting variations such as Lactarius subvellereus var. subdistans. The observations suggest that Lactifluus subvellereus is a common species in the region, with a wide distribution and varying growth patterns. Overall, the observations provide valuable information about the habitat, morphology, and distribution of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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