Synonyms: Agaricus magnificus, Agaricus rubens, Agaricus rubescens, Agaricus verrucosus, Agaricus verrusosus, Amanita annulosulfurea, Amanita annulosulphurea, Amanita magnifica, Amanita rubens, Amplariella rubescens, Limacium rubescens.
Common name: blusher.
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Basque: Galdakao lanperna, Belarusian: Мухамор шэра-ружовы, Bulgarian: Бисерна гъба, Catalan: Amanita rubescent, Chinese: 赭色鵝膏, Croatian: Biserka (gljiva), Czech: Muchomůrka růžovka, Danish: Rødmende fluesvamp, Dutch: Parelamaniet, Egyptian Arabic: امانيتا روبسينس, Estonian: Roosa kärbseseen, Finnish: Rusokärpässieni, French: Amanite rougissante, Galician: Cacaforra viñosa, Georgian: მარწყვიო, German: Perlpilz, Hungarian: Piruló galóca, Irish: Agairg luisneach, Japanese: ガンタケ, Latvian: Sarkstošā mušmire, Lithuanian: Rausvoji musmirė, Norwegian Bokmål: Rødnende fluesopp, Persian: قارچ خجالتی, Polish: Muchomor czerwieniejący, Russian: Мухомор серо-розовый, Serbian: Бисеровка, Slovak: Muchotrávka červenkastá, Slovenian: Rdečkasta mušnica, Swedish: Rodnande flugsvamp, Ukrainian: Мухомор червоніючий, Uzbek: Blusher, Walloon: Rodjixhante amanite, Welsh: Amanita wridog.
Amanita rubescens is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita. It is commonly known as the blusher or pink-gilled amanita. The cap is 3-8 cm in diameter, reddish-brown to tan, and often has remnants of the universal veil attached. The gills are free, crowded, and initially white, becoming pinkish with age. The stem is 4-10 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, with a bulbous base. In East and Central Texas, Amanita rubescens typically fruits from May to October, often in association with oak, pine, or mixed hardwood trees. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, parks, and urban landscapes. The fungus is considered edible when cooked, but caution is advised due to its potential confusion with poisonous Amanita species.
Amanita rubescens mushrooms under pines and oaks on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 14, 2022
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Side view of Amanita rubescens mushrooms on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 14, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of Amanita rubescens mushrooms (spore print white), collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 14, 2022Observations of Amanita rubescens in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows under pines and oaks, as seen on Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. On September 14, 2022, mushrooms were found on this trail, showcasing their characteristics. The side view of the mushrooms displayed typical features of Amanita rubescens. Further analysis involved collecting spores, which produced a white spore print, confirming the identity of the species. This observation suggests that Amanita rubescens thrives in the forest environment of East and Central Texas, particularly under coniferous and deciduous tree species. The specific location and date provide valuable information on the habitat and seasonal occurrence of this fungus in the region.
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