foxfire900 Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 I've been seeing a lot of these lately under hemlocks, beech, birch, and maple in Upstate NY. They have exceptionally firm flesh and a neutral scent, and they seem to stay intact for at least ten days at a time. Haven't done a spore print, unfortunately. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svs Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Lactarius sp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfire900 Posted September 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 The gills did not exude any latex when scratched. Is it the case that not every lactarius does that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svs Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 Yes, some more, some less. If mushroom is slightly dehydrated sometimes you do not see any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 1, 2022 Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 Occasionally a Lactarius mushroom may exude very little latex. To detect latex in such a fruit body, slice through the cap and gently press the cut flesh/gills against a finger or piece of paper. Then look for signs of moisture. The mushrooms see in these photos look like a possible fit for either Lactarius maculatus or L. subpalustris. If correct, then whatever little latex is present should cause a slice into the gills to stain purplish/lilac. The staining may take awhile to develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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