Synonyms: Amanitella farinosa, Amanitopsis farinosa, Vaginata farinosa.
Common name: Powder-cap Amanita.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Amanita farinosa, commonly known as the Eastern American floury amanita, is a North American poisonous mushroom of the genus Amanita, a genus of fungi including some of the most deadly mushrooms, as well as notably psychoactive mushrooms.
Chinese: 小托柄鵝膏.
Amanita farinosa is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita. It has a small to medium-sized cap, typically 2-6 cm in diameter, with a pale yellow to buff-colored surface and distinctive concentric rings or patches of darker color. The gills are free from the stem and white. The stem is slender, 4-8 cm tall, and bears a fragile, skirt-like ring. In East and Central Texas, Amanita farinosa has been found growing in association with oak and pine trees, typically in sandy or clay soils. It fruits from May to October, with peak activity during the summer months. The species is considered rare to uncommon in this region.
American Floury Amanita Mushrooms (Amanita farinosa) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 30, 2018
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of mushrooms American Floury Amanita Mushrooms (Amanita farinosa) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 30, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Powder-cap Amanita (Amanita farinosa) mushroom in sand left after flooding of a small creek on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of powder-cap Amanita (Amanita farinosa) mushroom in sand left after flooding of a small creek on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gills of powder-cap Amanita (Amanita farinosa) mushroom in sand left after flooding of a small creek on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Small powder-cap Amanita mushrooms (Eastern American floury amanita, Amanita farinosa) in sand left after flooding of a small creek on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Powder-cap Amanita mushrooms (Amanita farinosa) on a muddy trail on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 7, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Powder-cap Amanita mushrooms (Amanita farinosa) on sandy path of Iron Bridge Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 17, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of powder-cap Amanita mushrooms (Amanita farinosa) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 17, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Cross section of powder-cap Amanita mushrooms (Amanita farinosa) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 17, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of powder-cap Amanita mushrooms (Amanita farinosa) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 17, 2022
Powder-cap Amanita mushrooms (Amanita farinosa) on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2022Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Cap of a mushroom Amanita farinosa on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2022Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Gills of a mushroom Amanita farinosa on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2022Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Close-up of gills of a mushroom Amanita farinosa on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2022Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of mushrooms Amanita farinosa at low magnification, collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2022
Spores of mushrooms Amanita farinosa collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2022
Powder-cap Amanita mushroom (Amanita farinosa) on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 19, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of a powder-cap Amanita mushroom (Amanita farinosa) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 19, 2024Observations of the fungus Amanita farinosa in East and Central Texas show that it typically grows in sandy areas, often after flooding, and can be found on trails and paths. The mushrooms have been spotted in Lick Creek Park, College Station, and Sam Houston National Forest, north of Montgomery. They have a distinctive powder-like cap and gills, with spores that can be collected and observed under magnification. The mushrooms tend to appear in late spring, with sightings recorded in May and June. They can grow in clusters or as individual specimens, and their size can vary. The observations also include detailed images of the mushroom's underside, cross-section, and spores, providing a comprehensive view of its morphology. Overall, Amanita farinosa appears to be a relatively common species in East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with sandy soil and periodic flooding.
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