Synonyms: Agaricus ceciliae, Amanita inaurata, Amanita strangulata, Amanitopsis ceciliae, Amanitopsis inaurata, Vaginata inaurata.
Common names: snakeskin grisette, Cecilia's Ringless Amanita.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Amanita ceciliae, commonly called snakeskin grisette and strangulated amanita, is a basidiomycete fungus in the genus Amanita. First described in 1854 by Miles Joseph Berkeley and Christopher Edmund Broome, it was given its current name by Cornelis Bas in 1984. It is characterized by bearing a large fruit body with a brown cap 5–12 cm (2.0–4.7 in) across. The cap has charcoal-grey patches, which are easily removable. The stipe is 7–18 cm (2.8–7.1 in) long, white in colour, and there is no ring on it. It is slightly tapered to the top, and has irregular cottony bands girdling the base. The universal veil is grey. Spores are white, spherical in shape, non-amyloid, and measure 10.2–11.7 micrometres. The mushrooms are considered edible, but field guides typically advise caution in selecting them for consumption, due to risks of confusion with similar toxic species. A. ceciliae is found in woods throughout Europe and North America, where it fruits during summer and autumn.
Basque: Kukumelo ezkatagris, Finnish: Puistokärpässieni, French: Amanite étranglée, German: Riesen-Scheidenstreifling, Hungarian: Óriás selyemgomba, Japanese: テングツルタケ, Polish: Muchomor złotawy, Russian: Поплавок странный, Swedish: Jättekamskivling.
Amanita ceciliae is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita. It has a cap that ranges from 3-6 cm in diameter, typically reddish-brown to brown in color, and often features a distinctive umbo. The gills are free from the stem and white. The stem itself is 4-7 cm tall and 0.5-1.2 cm wide, with a bulbous base. In East and Central Texas, Amanita ceciliae has been found in wooded areas, often associated with oak and pine trees. It typically fruits from May to October, with peak activity during the summer months. The species is considered rare in the region, but can be locally abundant in certain areas with suitable habitat.
Snakeskin grisette mushroom (Amanita ceciliae group) on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, May 12, 2018
Four Notch Loop Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Mushroom of Amanita ceciliae group on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 26, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of a mushroom of Amanita ceciliae group on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 26, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Young snakeskin grisette mushroom (Amanita ceciliae group) under small oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 16, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of snakeskin grisette mushroom (Amanita ceciliae group) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 16, 2024
Snakeskin grisette mushroom (Amanita ceciliae)(?) on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 16, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Side view of snakeskin grisette mushroom (Amanita ceciliae) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 16, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of snakeskin grisette mushroom (Amanita ceciliae) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 16, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Section of snakeskin grisette mushroom (Amanita ceciliae) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 16, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of snakeskin grisette mushroom (Amanita ceciliae) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 16, 2024Observations of Amanita ceciliae in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows in various locations, including Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville and Lick Creek Park in College Station. The mushrooms were found on trails such as Four Notch Loop Trail and Caney Creek Trail, often under small oaks. They were observed in different stages of growth, from young to mature, with distinctive features like snakeskin patterns. Spores were collected for further study, providing insight into the fungus's characteristics. The observations span multiple years, including 2018 and 2024, indicating a consistent presence of Amanita ceciliae in these regions during spring months, specifically April and May. The various photographs taken showcase different views, including side, underside, and sectioned perspectives, offering a comprehensive understanding of the fungus's morphology.
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