Synonym: Macowanites americanus.
Russula subloculata is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a pinkish-red to reddish-brown cap, typically 2-5 cm in diameter, and a white to cream-colored stem. It has a sweet or slightly acrid taste and a pleasant odor. In East and Central Texas, Russula subloculata is commonly found growing in association with oak trees, particularly in woodland areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter, during the summer and early fall months.
Truffle-like milkcap mushroom Russula subloculata (Macowanites americanus)(?) almost on a trodden path in muddy area under young water oaks, with palmetto, trifoliate orange, larger oaks nearby on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 18, 2023
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Close-up of a partially eaten truffle-like milkcap mushroom Russula subloculata (Macowanites americanus)(?) in muddy area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 18, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of truffle-like milkcap mushroom Russula subloculata (Macowanites americanus)(?) in muddy area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 18, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Tissues and spores of milkcap mushroom Russula subloculata (Macowanites americanus)(?) from muddy path, collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 18, 2023
Basidia and spores of milkcap mushroom Russula subloculata (Macowanites americanus)(?) from muddy path, collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 18, 2023Observations of the fungus Russula subloculata in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in muddy areas under young water oaks, with nearby palmetto, trifoliate orange, and larger oaks. The mushroom was found almost on a trodden path on Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Close-up observations show the truffle-like milkcap mushroom to be partially eaten, suggesting it may be a food source for local wildlife. Cross-sections of the mushroom reveal its internal structure, while microscopic examination of tissues and spores provides further insight into its composition. Basidia and spores were also collected and examined, providing detailed information about the mushroom's reproductive structures. These observations were made on December 18, 2023, in Montgomery, Texas, and contribute to our understanding of this species' habits and characteristics in East and Central Texas. The findings are based on field observations and microscopic analysis.
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