The gills are adnate, rather close, sometimes forked (usually near the stem), uneven, white or creamy-white, milk white, not plentiful.
The stem is two to three inches long, tapering upward, loosely stuffed, finally hollow, often floccose at the base.
This plant is quite common from September to November, growing in damp weather on leaves in mixed woods. It has a mild taste. While I have not eaten it I have no doubt of its edibility. The color of the pileus is sometimes quite dark.
Lactarius griseus. Pk.
Gray Lactarius.
Figure 138.—Lactarius griseus.
Griseus means gray.