Common name: Baton Rouge Ringless Amanita.
Amanita batonrougensis is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its bright orange to reddish-orange cap, white gills, and volva at the base of the stem. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from late summer to early fall, often associated with oak and pine trees. The cap ranges from 3-6 cm in diameter, and the stem is 4-7 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm thick. This species has been found in various counties across the region, including Travis, Bastrop, and Houston counties.
Pale grisette mushrooms Baton Rouge Ringless Amanita (Amanita batonrougensis)(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pale grisette mushrooms Baton Rouge Ringless Amanita (Amanita batonrougensis) on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of pale grisette mushrooms Baton Rouge Ringless Amanita (Amanita batonrougensis) on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Grisette mushrooms Amanita batonrougensis(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 16, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Side view of grisette mushrooms Amanita batonrougensis(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 16, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of grisette mushrooms Amanita batonrougensis(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 16, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of grey grisette mushrooms Amanita batonrougensis(?) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 16, 2024Observations of the fungus Amanita batonrougensis were made in East and Central Texas, specifically in Lick Creek Park, College Station. The mushrooms were found on sandy paths, with sightings recorded on May 31, 2018, June 6, 2018, and April 16, 2024. The fungi were identified as pale grisette or Baton Rouge Ringless Amanita, with some observations noting uncertainty in the identification. The mushrooms were observed from various angles, including side views, and their underside was also examined. Spores of the grey grisette mushrooms were collected on April 16, 2024. The repeated sightings suggest that Amanita batonrougensis may be a common species in the area, particularly in Lick Creek Park. The observations provide valuable information about the habitat and characteristics of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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