Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius fuliginosus (Lactarius fumosus var. fumosus) together with Retiboletus griseus(?) in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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Mushrooms in College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020

Album 2725: Mushrooms in College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020

The image presents a close-up view of several white mushrooms scattered on the ground, surrounded by fallen leaves and twigs. The mushrooms are characterized by their large, flat caps with wavy edges, resembling milkcaps or Lactarius fuliginosus (Lactarius fumosus var. fumosus). Some of these mushrooms have a distinctive darker discoloration around the stem, which is a characteristic feature of this species.

The stems are long and thin, and they appear to be growing out of the ground among the leaves and twigs. One mushroom in particular stands out, as it has a more elongated cap and a smaller base than the others. This mushroom may belong to a different species, possibly Retiboletus griseus(?), although further identification is not possible based on this image alone.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the mushrooms' physical characteristics, including their caps, stems, and growth patterns. The surrounding environment is also visible, with fallen leaves and twigs providing context for the mushrooms' habitat. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongos Lactarius fuliginosus (Lactarius fumosus var. Fumosus) junto con Retiboletus griseus(?) en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 9 de junio de 2020. La imagen presenta una vista cercana de varios hongos blancos esparcidos por el suelo, rodeados de hojas caídas y ramitas. Los hongos se caracterizan por sus sombreros grandes y planos con bordes ondulados, pareciéndose a hongos lecheros o Lactarius fuliginosus (Lactarius fumosus var. Fumosus). Algunos de estos hongos tienen una descoloración más oscura alrededor del tallo, que es una característica distintiva de esta especie. Los tallos son largos y delgados, y parecen estar creciendo fuera del suelo entre las hojas y ramitas. Un hongo en particular destaca, ya que tiene un sombrero más alargado y una base más pequeña que los otros. Este hongo puede pertenecer a una especie diferente, posiblemente Retiboletus griseus(?), aunque no es posible una identificación adicional basada en esta sola imagen. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada de las características físicas de los hongos, incluidos sus sombreros, tallos y patrones de crecimiento. El entorno circundante también es visible, con hojas caídas y ramitas que proporcionan contexto para el hábitat de los hongos. – Spanish translation

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