Golden Milkcaps

Golden Milkcaps (Lactarius alnicola) are small-medium, vanilla colored mushrooms with sticky caps that can grow up to 7 inches. The stems are characterized by yellow-brown spots and have been known to grow up to 5 cm long. This fungus has a symbiotic relationship with oak trees and are common in in oak woodlands on acid soils. They are known for the white, latex-like substance they secrete when damaged or when the gills are touched.