Common name: Justice's Ringless Amanita.
Amanita justicei is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its medium to large size, grayish-brown cap, and white gills. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often associated with oak and pine trees. The cap is 4-8 cm in diameter, convex to flat, with a smooth to slightly wrinkled surface. The stem is 6-12 cm long and 1-2 cm thick, white to grayish-brown, with a bulbous base. It has been found in various locations throughout the region, including wooded areas and along roadsides.
Large olive-brown grisette mushrooms Amanita justicei(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gills of a large olive-brown grisette mushroom Amanita justicei(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cap edge of a large olive-brown grisette mushroom Amanita justicei(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Large olive-brown grisette mushrooms Amanita justicei(?) among pine needles on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cap of a large olive-brown grisette mushroom Amanita justicei(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Group of large olive-brown grisette mushrooms Amanita justicei(?) among pine needles on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected large olive-brown grisette mushrooms Amanita justicei(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of large olive-brown grisette mushrooms Amanita justicei(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of the fungus Amanita justicei in East and Central Texas reveal large olive-brown grisette mushrooms with distinctive characteristics. The caps are olive-brown in color and have a notable edge. Gills are present on the underside of the cap. The mushrooms were found growing among pine needles on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, suggesting a potential association with pine trees. Dissection and cross-sections of the mushrooms revealed their internal structure. Multiple specimens were observed, including groups of mushrooms growing together, indicating a possible clustered growth habit. All observations were made on September 25, 2020, in Texas, providing insight into the fungus's morphology and habitat preferences in this region. The mushrooms' size and coloration are notable features, with olive-brown caps and prominent gills.
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