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Celandine milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius chelidonium) with Hypomyces mold on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 14, 2021



Celandine milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius chelidonium) with Hypomyces mold were found on the North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest, located north of Montgomery, Texas. The photograph was taken on November 14, 2021. – generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of several mushrooms situated on the forest floor, surrounded by fallen leaves and pine needles. The mushrooms feature vibrant orange caps with long, thin gills that are light-colored underneath.

**Key Features:**

* **Mushrooms:** Several Celandine milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius chelidonium) are visible in the image.
* **Hypomyces Mold:** Some of the mushrooms display Hypomyces mold on their caps and stems, indicating a parasitic relationship between the two species.
* **Forest Floor:** The forest floor is covered with fallen leaves and pine needles, providing a natural habitat for the mushrooms.

**Overall Impression:**

The image showcases the unique characteristics of Celandine milkcap mushrooms and their interaction with Hypomyces mold in a forest environment. – AI vision

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