Synonyms: Agaricus daucipes, Amanitopsis daucipes, Aspidella daucipes.
Common names: carrot amanita, Carrot-foot Amanita.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Amanita daucipes is a species of fungus in the Amanitaceae family of the Agaricales order of mushrooms. Found exclusively in North America, the mushroom may be recognized in the field by the medium to large white caps with pale orange tints, and the dense covering of pale orange or reddish-brown powdery conical warts on the cap surface. The mushroom also has a characteristic large bulb at the base of its stem with a blunt short rooting base, whose shape is suggestive of the common names carrot-footed Lepidella, carrot-foot Amanita, or turnip-foot Amanita. The mushroom has a strong odor that has been described variously as "sweet and nauseous", or compared to an old ham bone, or soap. Edibility is unknown for the species, but consumption is generally not recommended due its position in the Amanita subgroup Lepidella, which contains some poisonous members.
Amanita daucipes is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita. It has a cap that ranges from 3-6 cm in diameter, typically orange-brown to reddish-brown in color with a smooth to wrinkled surface. The gills are free, crowded, and white. The stem is 4-8 cm tall, 0.5-1.5 cm thick, and has a bulbous base. In East and Central Texas, Amanita daucipes has been found growing in association with oak and pine trees, often in sandy or clay soils. Fruitings typically occur from September to November, with some records of fruiting as early as July or as late as December.
Small carrot-footed Lepidella mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 19, 2013
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Sam Houston National Forest, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Emerging carrot-footed Lepidella mushrooms (Amanita daucipes) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 19, 2013Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Sam Houston National Forest, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Carrot-footed Lepidella mushrooms (Amanita daucipes) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 19, 2013Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Sam Houston National Forest, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Carrot-footed Lepidella mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 30, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Carrot-footed Lepidella mushrooms (Amanita daucipes) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 30, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Large carrot amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of a carrot amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of a carrot amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Young carrot amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) near a pine log on a trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Large carrot Amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of a carrot Amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected carrot Amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Carrot Amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) in cross section on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of carrot Amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) in Pole Creek area of Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 16, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Carrot Amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) in Pole Creek area of Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 16, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Spores of carrot Amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) collected in Pole Creek area of Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 16, 2022
Upper view of carrot amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cap of carrot amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Side view of carrot amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Underside of carrot amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of carrot amanita mushroom (Amanita daucipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of a large brown mushroom Amanita daucipes (spore print white), collected in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 21, 2022
Underside of mature carrot Amanita mushrooms (Amanita daucipes) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 25, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Mature carrot Amanita mushrooms (Amanita daucipes) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 25, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United StatesObservations of the fungus Amanita daucipes in East and Central Texas reveal that it can be found in various locations within Sam Houston National Forest, including Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Richards Loop Trail, Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail, Pole Creek area, and Caney Creek section. The mushroom typically emerges in late September to early October, with sightings recorded from September 16 to October 25. It grows near pine logs and on trails, often in clusters or solitary. The mushroom's cap and stem can vary in size, with some specimens reaching large sizes. Spore prints collected from the mushroom are white. Cross-sections of the mushroom reveal its internal structure, and underside views show the gills. Overall, Amanita daucipes appears to be a relatively common species in East and Central Texas, particularly within Sam Houston National Forest.
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