Common name: yellow American blusher.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Amanita flavorubens, also known as the Yellow American Blusher, is a species of the genus Amanita.
Amanita flavorubens is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its orange to yellowish-orange cap, white gills, and volva at the base of the stem. In East and Central Texas, it typically grows in association with oak and pine trees, often found in wooded areas with rich soil. The fungus fruits from summer to fall, with a preference for moist environments. Its distribution in the region is relatively common, particularly in the eastern parts of the Edwards Plateau and the Piney Woods ecoregion.
Amanita flavorubens mushroom on Iron Bridge Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 23, 2009
Amanita flavorubens mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2018
Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected Amanita flavorubens mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Yellow American Blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of Yellow American Blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Yellow American blusher (Amanita flavorubens), bitter bolete Tylopilus plumbeoviolaceus, and gilled bolete mushrooms Phylloporus foliiporus (Phylloporus rhodoxanthus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Young yellow American blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 16, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Amanita flavorubens mushrooms in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2019Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Yellow American blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens(?)) 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
Side view of yellow American blusher mushroom (Amanita flavorubens(?)) 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
Cross section of yellow American blusher mushroom (Amanita flavorubens(?)) 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
Yellow blusher mushrooms Amanita flavorubens on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Yellow blusher mushrooms Amanita flavorubens with a cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of yellow blusher mushrooms Amanita flavorubens under a microscope, collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2022
Yellow blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 15, 2022Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of yellow blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 15, 2022Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Yellow blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) under small oaks on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, April 3, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Underside of yellow blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, April 3, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of yellow blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, April 3, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of yellow blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) collected a day before on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, April 4, 2024
Yellow American blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 10, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Section of yellow American blusher mushrooms (Amanita flavorubens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 10, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United StatesObservations of Amanita flavorubens in East and Central Texas show that the fungus grows in various locations, including Lick Creek Park in College Station and Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms were found on sandy paths, under small oaks, and in areas with other types of fungi. They were observed during different times of the year, including September, May, June, July, and April. The mushrooms' appearance was documented, including their yellow color, shape, and cross-section. Spores were also collected and examined under a microscope. Multiple sightings were recorded over several years, from 2009 to 2024, indicating that Amanita flavorubens is a recurring species in the region. The observations provide valuable information about the habitat, growth patterns, and characteristics of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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