Common name: Gulf Coast lemon Amanita.
Amanita levistriata is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita. It has a cap that ranges from 3-8 cm in diameter, typically brown to tan in color with striations on the margin. The gills are free and white, while the stem is 4-10 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, often with a bulbous base. In East and Central Texas, Amanita levistriata has been found growing in association with oak and pine trees, typically in sandy or clay soils. It fruits from summer to fall, with a preference for areas with rich organic matter and moderate moisture. The species is considered rare in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Gulf Coast Lemon Amanita mushroom (Amanita levistriata group) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 20, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of Gulf Coast Lemon Amanita mushroom (Amanita levistriata group) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 20, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected Gulf Coast Lemon Amanita mushroom (Amanita levistriata group) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 20, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gulf Coast Lemon Amanita mushrooms (Amanita levistriata group) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of Gulf Coast Lemon Amanita mushrooms (Amanita levistriata group) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected Gulf Coast Lemon Amanita mushrooms (Amanita levistriata group) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Upper view of Gulf Coast lemon Amanita mushroom (Amanita levistriata group) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gulf Coast lemon Amanita mushroom (Amanita levistriata group) or may be Amanita sp-N50, Amanita sp-57, A. chrysoleuca on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of Gulf Coast lemon Amanita mushroom (Amanita levistriata group) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gulf Coast lemon Amanita mushroom (Amanita levistriata group) on black background on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cap and gills of Gulf Coast lemon Amanita mushroom (Amanita levistriata group) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of the fungus Amanita levistriata in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations, including Sam Houston National Forest. The mushroom was found on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in October 2018, and later on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in June 2019. It was also spotted on Richards Loop Trail in May 2020. The observations include photographs of the mushroom's various parts, such as the cap, gills, and underside, providing a detailed view of its morphology. The fungus was found to grow in groups, with multiple mushrooms observed in close proximity. The observations were made during different times of the year, suggesting that Amanita levistriata may have a relatively long fruiting season in East and Central Texas.
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