White mold Cladobotryum verticillatum on milkcap ... White mold Cladobotryum verticillatum on milkcap (Lactarius) mushrooms (anamorph form of Hypomyces ochraceus, or ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 27, 2019White mold Cladobotryum verticillatum grows on milkcap (Lactarius) mushrooms in the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, Shepherd, Texas. This was observed on November 27, 2019. The mold takes on an anamorphic form, specifically Hypomyces ochraceus or Hypomyces armeniacus. – generated by AI The image shows a collection of three milkcap (Lactarius) mushrooms, partially covered with white mold, likely Cladobotryum verticillatum, on top of brown leaves and twigs. The three large brownish-red mushroom caps are surrounded by smaller pieces of the same color. The middle mushroom is fully visible and has a rounded shape with a slightly flattened bottom. It appears to be a milkcap (Lactarius) mushroom, which is a type of fungus that belongs to the family Russulaceae. The white mold, likely Cladobotryum verticillatum, covers parts of the mushrooms' caps. In the background, there are brown leaves and twigs scattered around the mushrooms. These leaves appear to be dry and brittle, suggesting that they may have fallen from nearby trees during autumn or winter. Overall, the image captures a moment in nature where three milkcap (Lactarius) mushrooms have been affected by white mold, likely Cladobotryum verticillatum. The presence of dry leaves and twigs in the background adds context to the scene, suggesting that it may have taken place during a season when vegetation is dormant or dying back. – AI vision |
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