Common name: Audubon Park Ringless Amanita.
Amanita audubonensis is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita. It has a cap that ranges from 3-8 cm in diameter, typically yellow to orange-yellow in color with a rounded umbo, and is often covered with small, white, woolly patches. The gills are free, crowded, and white, while the stem is 4-10 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, with a bulbous base. In East and Central Texas, Amanita audubonensis can be found growing in association with oak and pine trees, typically in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade, from late summer to early fall.
Caps of grisette mushrooms (Amanita sect. Vaginatae) Amanita audubonensis with dark center in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 18, 2018
Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Zoned cap of a grisette mushroom Amanita audubonensis in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 5, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Light and dark zones on a cap of a grisette mushroom Amanita audubonensis in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 5, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Grisette mushroom Amanita audubonensis in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 5, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of grisette mushroom Amanita audubonensis in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 5, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Amanita audubonensis in East and Central Texas revealed distinct characteristics. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the caps of grisette mushrooms were observed with dark centers on September 18, 2018. Later, on October 5, 2018, zoned caps with light and dark zones were noted. The mushrooms displayed varying cap patterns, including zoned and non-zoned appearances. Additional observations showed the overall appearance of the grisette mushroom, including a side view, highlighting its unique features. These observations suggest that Amanita audubonensis in East and Central Texas exhibits diverse cap morphology, with notable variations in coloration and zoning patterns. The sightings were documented over a period of several weeks, providing insight into the species' growth and development in the region.
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