A Lactarius cinereus (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014).
Lactarius cinereus (stalk, gills, and cluster of young fruiting bodies) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014).
Lactarius cinereus in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
Spores of Lactarius cinereus in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
Lactarius cinereus spores collected in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). Ellipsoid, ornamented w/ ridges; measured 6.3 – 7.4 X 5.5 – 6.0 microns.
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Description
Cap: Pale gray disc, often depressed; flesh white; latex white, may be scant. Gills: White, close. Stalk: Color similar to cap (J. Solem, pers. comm.).
Where To Find
On ground in hardwood (often beech) forests (J. Solem, pers. comm.).
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A Lactarius cinereus (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014).
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Joanne Solem.
Lactarius cinereus (stalk, gills, and cluster of young fruiting bodies) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014).
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Joanne Solem.
Lactarius cinereus in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
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Joanne Solem.
Spores of Lactarius cinereus in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
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Joanne Solem.
Lactarius cinereus spores collected in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). Ellipsoid, ornamented w/ ridges; measured 6.3 – 7.4 X 5.5 – 6.0 microns.
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Robert Solem.