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Dissected milkcap mushroom Lactifluus petersenii ...

Dissected milkcap mushroom Lactifluus petersenii  ...

Dissected milkcap mushroom Lactifluus petersenii (Lactarius petersenii)(?) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 6, 2020



On a hike through the Sam Houston National Forest's Stubblefield section of the Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6, I discovered a fascinating specimen of the dissected milkcap mushroom (Lactifluus petersenii) on May 6th, 2020. This intriguing find was observed in Texas. - generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of a dissected milkcap mushroom, specifically Lactifluus petersenii (Lactarius petersenii), lying on the ground amidst various natural elements.

**Key Observations:**

* The mushroom is characterized by its white cap and stem, with gills visible underneath.
* The image features two distinct pieces of the mushroom:
   + A large piece with a partially broken cap.
   + A smaller section showcasing the underside of the cap and part of the stem.
* The ground beneath the mushroom appears to be covered in dirt, twigs, and other organic matter.

**Context:**

The photograph was taken on May 6, 2020, at Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest's Stubblefield section. – AI vision

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