Cross section of milkcap mushrooms Lactarius hygrophoroides in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, May 9 - 10, 2024

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The image shows a cross-section of milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius hygrophoroides) found in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The mushrooms are arranged in a diagonal line from top left to bottom right, with their caps facing upwards and stems pointing downwards.

* **Mushroom Caps:**
* Color: Light orange-brown
* Shape: Domed, slightly irregular
* Size: Approximately 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) in diameter
* Texture: Smooth, slightly sticky to the touch
* **Mushroom Stems:**
* Color: White or light yellowish-brown
* Shape: Cylindrical, slightly tapering towards the base
* Size: Approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) long and 0.25-0.5 inches (6-13 mm) thick at the widest point
* **Gills:**
* Color: White or light yellowish-brown
* Shape: Adnate to adnexed, meaning they are attached to the stem by a narrow base and then curve outwards
* Size: Approximately 0.25-0.5 inches (6-13 mm) wide
* **Spore Print:**
* Color: White or light yellowish-brown
* Texture: Smooth, velvety

The mushrooms appear to be freshly picked, with no visible signs of decay or damage. The gills are still white and unblemished, suggesting that the mushrooms were not too old when they were collected.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of the mushroom's morphology, including its cap shape, stem color, gill attachment, and spore print. This information can be useful for identifying the species or determining its edibility. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Sección transversal de hongos Lactarius hygrophoroides en el Parque Lick Creek. College Station, Texas, 10 de mayo de 2024. La imagen muestra una sección transversal de hongos sombrilla (Lactarius hygrophoroides) encontrados en el Parque Lick Creek, College Station, Texas. Los hongos están dispuestos en línea diagonal desde la esquina superior izquierda a la inferior derecha, con sus sombreros hacia arriba y los tallos apuntando hacia abajo.

**Sombreros de hongos:**
* Color: Naranja pardo claro
* Forma: Cóncava, ligeramente irregular
* Tamaño: Aproximadamente 2-3 pulgadas (5-7.5 cm) de diámetro
* Textura: Liso, ligeramente pegajoso al tacto

**Tallos de hongos:**
* Color: Blanco o amarillo claro
* Forma: Cilíndrico, estrechándose ligeramente hacia la base
* Tamaño: Aproximadamente 1-2 pulgadas (2.5-5 cm) de largo y 0.25-0.5 pulgadas (6-13 mm) de grosor en su punto más ancho

**Piezas de hongos:**
* Color: Blanco o amarillo claro
* Forma: Adnate a adyacente, lo que significa que están unidos al tallo por una base estrecha y luego se curvan hacia afuera
* Tamaño: Aproximadamente 0.25-0.5 pulgadas (6-13 mm) de ancho
**Impresión del esporángio:**
* Color: Blanco o amarillo claro
* Textura: Suave, veloso

Los hongos parecen haber sido recolectados recientemente, sin signos visibles de descomposición o daño. Las piezas aún son blancas y están intactas, lo que sugiere que los hongos no eran muy viejos cuando se recolectaron. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista clara de la morfología del hongo, incluidos la forma del sombrero, el color del tallo, la adhesión de las piezas y la impresión esporangial. Esta información puede ser útil para identificar la especie o determinar su comestibilidad. – Spanish translation

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