Common name: Poor Soil Lepidella.
Amanita macerisolum is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita. It has a cap that ranges from brown to tan, often with a distinctive umbo, and can grow up to 10 cm in diameter. The gills are free from the stem and white to cream-colored. In East and Central Texas, Amanita macerisolum typically fruits in association with oak trees, particularly in well-drained soils and areas with rich organic matter. It is often found in wooded areas, including deciduous forests and along trails, during the fall season, from September to November.
Mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) under a group of oaks near New Main Drive on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 14, 2018
New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) in area where grass is not mowed under a group of oaks near New Main Drive on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 14, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Habitat of mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Caps of mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Side view of mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Gills of mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Gills of mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on black background on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on black background on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Side view of mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on black background on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Pair of mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on black background on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Stems of mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on black background on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Close up of gills of mushrooms Amanita macerisolum (Amanita sect. Lepidella, or Saproamanita, subsect. Vittadiniae) on golf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2018New Main Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USAMushrooms of Amanita macerisolum were observed under a group of oaks near New Main Drive on the golf course of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. They were found in areas where grass is not mowed, suggesting a preference for undisturbed habitats. The mushrooms were seen on September 14 and 16, 2018, with multiple observations made on the latter date. The caps, gills, stems, and overall appearance of the mushrooms were documented, including close-up views of the gills on both natural and black backgrounds. The observations provide detailed information about the morphology and habitat of Amanita macerisolum in East and Central Texas. The species was found to thrive in association with oak trees, highlighting its likely symbiotic relationship with these hosts.
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