Lactarius subplinthogalus is a mycorrhizal mushroom that generally associates with Oaks and can be found in the summer and fall. It is widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains and common in southern states.

Lactarius subplinthogalus exudes a white latex that later turns a salmon-tan color. The gills are noticeably distant. The spore print is cream to buff colored. It also bruises pink where handled or cut similar to L. subvernalis var. cokeri, though the latter is stouter with closer gill spacing.

July 27th, 2023 Field Notes - Indian Cave State Park

• Growing in small group along edge of trail in mixed oak/hickory woodland edge.
• Nearby Trees: Ash, Northern Red Oak, Elm, Shagbark Hickory and Bur Oak.
• Cap ochre buff with slightly darker depressed center.
• Lamellae slightly darker than cap, decurrent and widely spaced with frequent partial gills.
• Stipe same colored as cap with white basal mycelium.
• Latex white later turning salmon color. Flesh slowly stains pink when exposed.
• Smell: not distinctive
• Taste: mildly acrid (spicy)
• KOH darkening pileipellis and stipe.