Synonyms: Amanita radicata, Amanita rubens, Amanita rubescens.
Common name: American Club-footed Lepidella.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Amanita rhopalopus is a species of Amanita from North America.
Amanita rhopalopus is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its small to medium size, bell-shaped to convex cap, and white to pale yellow gills. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, often in association with oak and pine trees. The cap is 3-6 cm in diameter, with a smooth to wrinkled surface, and the stem is 4-8 cm tall, with a bulbous base. It has been found in a variety of habitats, including wooded areas, lawns, and along roadsides, in counties such as Travis, Williamson, and Brazos.
Amanita rhopalopus(?) mushroom on near Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 6, 2013
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Farm-to-Market Road 1155, Washington, Washington County, Texas, 77880, United States
Amanita rhopalopus(?) mushrooms near Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 6, 2013Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Farm-to-Market Road 1155, Washington, Washington County, Texas, 77880, United StatesObservations of the fungus Amanita rhopalopus in East and Central Texas reveal several notable occurrences. On October 6, 2013, a single specimen of Amanita rhopalopus was spotted near Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Washington, Texas. Additionally, multiple mushrooms identified as Amanita rhopalopus were found in the same location on the same day, suggesting a possible fruiting body of the species. The sightings took place in a specific habitat, indicating that the fungus may be adapted to the local environment. The presence of Amanita rhopalopus in this region suggests a wider distribution of the species than previously thought. Further observations are necessary to confirm the identity and distribution of Amanita rhopalopus in East and Central Texas. These sightings provide valuable information for mycologists studying the ecology and diversity of fungi in the region.
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