Common name: Dog-legged Lepidella.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Amanita longipes is a small inedible mushroom species of the Amanita genus. It feeds on decaying leaves of some woods and can be found around the Appalachian Mountains. It is a food source for various insects.
Amanita longipes is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its slender stem and cap that ranges from grayish-brown to brown. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the fall, often associated with oak and pine trees. The cap is 3-6 cm in diameter, convex to flat, and has a distinctive umbo. The gills are free, crowded, and white. The stem is 6-12 cm long, 0.5-1.5 cm thick, and tapers upward. Amanita longipes can be found in wooded areas, particularly in the Edwards Plateau and Piney Woods regions of East and Central Texas.
White mushroom Amanita longipes(?) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021
Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, 77328, United States
Cross section of a mushroom Amanita longipes(?) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Side view of dog-legged Lepidella mushroom (Amanita longipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 25, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Gills of dog-legged Lepidella mushroom (Amanita longipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 25, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cap of dog-legged Lepidella mushroom (Amanita longipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 25, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of dog-legged Lepidella mushroom (Amanita longipes) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 25, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores (in lugol) of dog-legged Lepidella mushroom (Amanita longipes) collected in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 25, 2023
Spores (in Melzer) of dog-legged Lepidella mushroom (Amanita longipes) collected in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 25, 2023Observations of Amanita longipes in East and Central Texas reveal distinct characteristics. The mushroom has a white cap, as seen on Winters Bayou Trail in Cleveland, Texas, on October 16, 2021. Later observations on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest on April 25, 2023, showed a dog-legged Lepidella mushroom with a similar appearance. Cross-sections of the mushroom revealed its internal structure, and side views displayed its unique shape. The gills and cap of the mushroom were also observed, showcasing its morphology. Spore prints taken in lugol and Melzer's reagent on April 25, 2023, provided further insight into the species' characteristics, aiding in identification and classification. These observations contribute to a better understanding of Amanita longipes in East and Central Texas. The mushroom's appearance and internal structure were consistently documented across different locations and dates.
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