Velvet milkcap mushrooms Lactarius lignyotus var. canadensis or may be Lactarius texensis in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas
Album 2971: Sam Houston Forest - College Station, Texas, June 27 - 30, 2021
The image presents a close-up view of three Velvet milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius lignyotus var. canadensis or Lactarius texensis) growing on the ground in a wooded area.
**Mushroom Identification**
* **Color and Shape**: The mushrooms have brown caps with white spots, resembling velvet due to their velvety texture.
* **Size and Growth Pattern**: They are medium-sized, ranging from 2-4 inches in diameter. Their growth pattern is characterized by a single stem and cap, with no visible gills or pores on the underside of the cap.
**Background**
The mushrooms are situated on a bed of dry leaves, twigs, and other plant material that covers the forest floor. The surrounding environment suggests a wooded area, possibly a park or nature reserve.
**Overall Appearance**
The image showcases the unique characteristics of the Velvet milkcap mushroom species, highlighting its distinctive appearance and habitat. – AI vision
🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description
En el Parque Lick Creek de College Station, Texas, se pueden encontrar los hongos Lactarius lignyotus var. Canadensis o Lactarius texensis el 30 de junio del 2021. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de tres hongos Velvet milkcap (Lactarius lignyotus var. Canadiense o Lactarius texensis) creciendo en el suelo de un área boscosa. **Identificación del Hongo** * **Color y Forma**: Los hongos tienen una cubierta marrón con manchas blancas, parecidas al terciopelo debido a su textura velluda. * **Tamaño y Patrón de Crecimiento**: Son de tamaño mediano, miden entre 2-4 pulgadas de diámetro. Su patrón de crecimiento está caracterizado por un tallo único con la cubierta, sin pór. – Spanish translation
