A <em>Lactarius cinereus</em> (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (Photo ID: 105708 - Psn: 20)

A Lactarius cinereus (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014).

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<em>Lactarius cinereus</em> (stalk, gills, and cluster of young fruiting bodies) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (Photo ID: 105709 - Psn: 21)

Lactarius cinereus (stalk, gills, and cluster of young fruiting bodies) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014).

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<em>Lactarius cinereus</em> in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 316811 - Psn: 30)

Lactarius cinereus in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Spores of <em>Lactarius cinereus</em> in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 316813 - Psn: 75)

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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<em>Lactarius cinereus</em> spores collected in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). Ellipsoid, ornamented w/ ridges; measured 6.3 – 7.4 X 5.5 – 6.0 microns. (Photo ID: 105710 - Psn: 100)

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). View Record Details Media by Joanne Solem.

Lactarius cinereus (stalk, gills, and cluster of young fruiting bodies) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). View Record Details Media by Joanne Solem.

Lactarius cinereus in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Joanne Solem.

Spores of Lactarius cinereus in Howard Co., Maryland (9/14/2014). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by 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. View Record Details Media by Robert Solem.