Key to the Ecological Roles of Fungi<< Start Over
Does it look a lot like this type of mushroom?
Yes
Cap usually indented at the center
Stem is not very thin (usually >5mm)
Often colorful, more brittle than fibrous
Cap at least 1/2 inch across
...this shape is easy to recognize

If so, you have a Mutualist with oak or pine trees genus Lactarius (if it exudes a milky substance) or Russula (without milk).






No
Also choose this if very small
(less than 1/2 inch across)
 
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