Extract from Wikipedia article: Agaricus pocillator, a woodland mushroom, is distributed through southeastern North America in ranges at least as far north as Illinois. It can be distinguished in the field by its dark center, its small, bulbous base, which stains yellow, and its relatively slight stature. It is very similar to Agaricus placomyces, but is a slightly smaller mushroom with a scalier cap and a more northern range within the United States. Edibility is not certain for Agaricus pocillator, but several other yellow-staining Agaricus species are poisonous. Hikers are often warned to avoid eating it when spotted.
Agaricus pocillator is a species of mushroom that grows in fields, meadows, and open woods. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from May to October, producing medium-sized caps that are often brown to tan with scales or patches, and stems with a distinctive ring. The flesh is white to pale yellow and has a mild to sweet odor. It is commonly found in areas with rich soil and abundant grasses, including pastures, prairies, and along roadsides.
Agaricus pocillator(?) mushrooms on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 30, 2018
Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Young Agaricus pocillator mushrooms on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 30, 2018Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected Agaricus pocillator mushrooms on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 30, 2018Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pair of Agaricus pocillator(?) mushrooms on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 30, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Agaricus pocillator mushrooms under trees in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2020Schob Nature Preserve, 906 Ashburn Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Agaricus pocillator mushrooms on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery, Texas, September 13, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Agaricus pocillator in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows in various locations. On Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, Richards, Texas, mature and young mushrooms were found on September 30, 2018. Dissected specimens were also observed, confirming the species' characteristics. Pairs of mushrooms were seen in the same area. In College Station, Texas, Agaricus pocillator grew under trees at David E. Schob Nature Preserve on September 9, 2020. Additionally, the fungus was spotted on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest, Montgomery, Texas, on September 13, 2020. These sightings suggest Agaricus pocillator is present in both East and Central Texas, often found in wooded areas with abundant tree cover. The species appears to thrive in these environments, producing multiple mushrooms in close proximity.
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