Common name: Golden Underskirt Blusher.
Amanita aureosubucula is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita. It has a yellow to golden-yellow cap, typically 3-6 cm in diameter, with a subtle umbo and striations at the margin. The gills are free, crowded, and white to cream-colored. The stem is 4-7 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, with a bulbous base and a yellow to golden-yellow ring. In East and Central Texas, Amanita aureosubucula has been found growing in association with oak and pine trees, typically in sandy or clay soils. It fruits from summer to fall, often after heavy rainfall. Specimens have been collected in various counties, including Travis, Bastrop, and Houston, where it appears to be relatively common in wooded areas.
Yellow blusher mushrooms Amanita aureosubucula or may be Amanita "sp-amerirubescens01" in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018
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Side view of yellow blusher mushrooms Amanita aureosubucula or may be Amanita "sp-amerirubescens01" in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Golden Underskirt Blusher mushroom Amanita aureosubucula in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 26, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cross section of a blushing mushroom Amanita aureosubucula in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 26, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Amanita aureosubucula in East and Central Texas reveal distinct characteristics. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the mushrooms were found on September 21, 2018, with yellow caps and possible identification as Amanita "sp-amerirubescens01". Side views showed similar features. On May 26, 2020, Golden Underskirt Blusher mushrooms were observed in the same park, confirming the presence of Amanita aureosubucula. Cross-sections of the mushrooms revealed internal structures consistent with the species. The observations suggest that Amanita aureosubucula can be found in Lick Creek Park during different times of the year, with distinct yellow caps and golden underskirts. The consistency of characteristics across observations supports the identification of the species in this region. Further study could provide more insight into the habitat and distribution of Amanita aureosubucula in East and Central Texas.
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