Common name: American gray dust Lepidella.
Amanita cinereoconia is a species of mushroom characterized by its gray to brown cap, white gills, and bulbous base. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the fall, often near oak trees. The cap ranges from 3-8 cm in diameter and has a distinctive umbo. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including wooded areas and along roadsides, particularly in the Edwards Plateau and Piney Woods ecoregions.
American Gray Dust Lepidella mushrooms (Amanita cinereoconia) on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, May 12, 2018
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Gray dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 21, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gills of gray dust Lepidella mushrooms (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 21, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Grisette (Amanita sect. Vaginatae) and gray dust Lepidella (Amanita cinereoconia) mushrooms in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of grisette (Amanita sect. Vaginatae) and gray dust Lepidella (Amanita cinereoconia) mushrooms in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Caps of grisette (Amanita sect. Vaginatae) and gray dust Lepidella (Amanita cinereoconia) mushrooms in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of grisette (Amanita sect. Vaginatae) and gray dust Lepidella (Amanita cinereoconia) mushrooms in oak leaves in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gray dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected gray dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 13, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 13, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 13, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cap of American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 13, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 13, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 13, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gray Dust Lepidella mushrooms (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 18, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cap of Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 18, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of Gray Dust Lepidella mushrooms (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 18, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cap of Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 25, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gray Dust Lepidella mushrooms (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 25, 20181405 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gills of Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 18, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 18, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cap of American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 17, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) in low-lying area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 17, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of American Gray Dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 17, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Red brittlegill (Russula) mushrooms together with gray dust Lepidella (Amanita cinereoconia) in a wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 17, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
American gray dust Lepidella (Amanita cinereoconia) mushroom on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 17, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushroom Amanita cinereoconia var. croceescens under oaks, pines, near a path on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Cap of a mushroom Amanita cinereoconia var. croceescens on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, 77328, United States
Underside of a mushroom Amanita cinereoconia var. croceescens on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, 77328, United States
Bulbous base of a mushroom Amanita cinereoconia var. croceescens on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, 77328, United States
Cross section of a mushroom Amanita cinereoconia var. croceescens on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Top view of gray dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 17, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Side view of gray dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 17, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Underside of gray dust Lepidella mushroom (Amanita cinereoconia) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 17, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of a mushroom Amanita cinereoconia collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 17, 2022The fungus Amanita cinereoconia was observed in East and Central Texas over several years. Most sightings were in Lick Creek Park, College Station, with additional observations in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Montgomery, and Cleveland. The mushroom was found growing in various environments, including oak leaves, pine trees, and low-lying areas. Observations were made from May to October, with multiple sightings in June and September. The mushrooms were often found in association with other species, such as grisette and red brittlegill mushrooms. Various views of the mushroom were documented, including caps, gills, and cross-sections. Spores were also collected for study. The observations provide a record of the presence and distribution of Amanita cinereoconia in East and Central Texas, highlighting its habitat preferences and seasonal patterns.
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