Synonym: Lactifluus deceptivus.
Common name: Deceptive Milky.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactifluus deceptivus (synonym Lactarius deceptivus), commonly known as the deceiving milkcap, is a common species of fungus in the Russulaceae family. It is found throughout eastern North America on the ground in coniferous forests near hemlock or deciduous forests near oak, and in oak-dominated forests of Costa Rica. It produces large mushrooms with funnel-shaped caps reaching up to 25 cm (9.8 in) in diameter, on top of hard white stems that may reach 4–10 cm (1.6–3.9 in) long and up to 3 cm (1.2 in) thick. The gills are closely spaced together and yellowish-cream in color. When young, the cap is white in all parts, but the depressed center becomes dull brownish in age and breaks up into scales. The edge of the cap has a roll of cottony tissue that collapses as the cap expands. The surface of the stem—especially near the base—has a velvety texture. The mushroom "bleeds" a milky white acrid latex when it is cut or injured. The fruit bodies are edible, but have a bitter taste that can be removed with cooking. Similar milk-cap species with which L. deceptivus might be confused include Lactifluus piperatus, L. pseudodeceptivus, L. caeruleitinctus, L. subvellereus, Lactarius arcuatus and Lactarius parvulus.
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus (Lactifluus deceptivus) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Mature milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus deceptivus (Lactarius deceptivus)(?) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Kirby Nature Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Gills of mature milkcap mushrooms Lactifluus deceptivus (Lactarius deceptivus)(?) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018Kirby Nature Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 26, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 26, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus(?) in cross section on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 7, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus(?) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 7, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas, June 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Dissected milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus together with another milkcap in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas, June 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus 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
Dissected milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus 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 deceptivus (Lactifluus deceptivus) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, September 24, 2020State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020527 Red Oak Ln, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Underside of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020527 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Cross section of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020527 Co Rd 4777, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Giant roughened and scaly deceptive milky mushroom (Lactarius deceptivus) 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
Mature and young deceptive milky mushrooms (Lactarius deceptivus) 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
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus(?) under small oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 9, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of a mature milkcap mushroom Lactarius deceptivus (Lactifluus deceptivus) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021646, Red Oak Lane, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Mature milkcap mushroom Lactarius deceptivus (Lactifluus deceptivus) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021646, Red Oak Lane, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Gills of a mature milkcap mushroom Lactarius deceptivus (Lactifluus deceptivus) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021646, Red Oak Lane, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Gills of a deceptive milky mushroom (Lactarius deceptivus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 28, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Deceptive milky mushrooms (Lactarius deceptivus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 28, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Deceptive milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius deceptivus) with cross section on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 28, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus(?), chanterelle, and other Lactarius under post oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 20, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Side view of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus(?) under post oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 20, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 20, 2022
Large white milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus(?) under power lines on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 8, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of large white milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus(?) (in Melzer) collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 8, 2023
Spores of large white milkcap mushrooms Lactarius deceptivus(?) (in Toluidine blue dye) collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 8, 2023
Underside of milkcap mushroom Lactarius deceptivus on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 6, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Milkcap mushroom Lactarius deceptivus on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 6, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of milkcap mushroom Lactarius deceptivus on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 6, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United StatesMushroom Observer and Facebook for learning names of local mushrooms.
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