Common name: confectioner's ringless Amanita.
Amanita dulciarii is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its small to medium size, grayish-brown cap, and white gills. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the fall, often in association with oak trees. The cap is 2-5 cm in diameter, convex to flat, with a smooth or slightly wrinkled surface. The stem is 3-7 cm long, slender, and white, with a bulbous base. This species has been found in various counties of East and Central Texas, including Brazos, Burleson, and Travis counties, often in wooded areas with rich soil.
Confectioner's Ringless Amanita mushrooms (Amanita dulciarii) in a pine forest in area of recent prescribed burns on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 21, 2018
New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Underside of Confectioner's Ringless Amanita mushrooms (Amanita dulciarii) in a pine forest in area of recent prescribed burns on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 21, 2018New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Side view of Confectioner's Ringless Amanita mushrooms (Amanita dulciarii) in a pine forest in area of recent prescribed burns on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 21, 2018New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Dissected Confectioner's Ringless Amanita mushrooms (Amanita dulciarii) in a pine forest in area of recent prescribed burns on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 21, 2018New Waverly, TX 77358, USAObservations of Amanita dulciarii in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows in pine forests, particularly in areas with recent prescribed burns. In Huntsville State Park, the mushrooms were found on Chinquapin Trail, where they fruit in late November. The caps of the mushrooms lack rings, and the underside features gills. Side views show the shape and size of the mushrooms, while dissected specimens reveal internal structures. The observations suggest Amanita dulciarii thrives in disturbed environments, such as those created by prescribed burns, and can be found in specific habitats like pine forests in East and Central Texas. The detailed documentation provides valuable insights into the growth habits and characteristics of this fungus species in the region. Specific dates, such as November 21, 2018, are recorded for these observations.
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