Synonyms: Agaricus aleuriatus, Agaricus reticulatus, Bolbitius aleuriatus, Galera aleuriata, Galera reticulata, Pluteolus aleuriatus, Pluteolus dictyotus, Pluteolus reticulatus, Pluteus phlebophorus.
Common name: netted fieldcap.
Bolbitius reticulatus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Bolbitiaceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, which is bell-shaped to convex and often has a wrinkled or reticulate appearance. The cap is usually yellowish-brown to reddish-brown in color, with a smooth to wrinkled surface. The gills are crowded, free from the stem, and have a pinkish-brown spore print. In East and Central Texas, Bolbitius reticulatus can be found growing in fields, meadows, and along roadsides, typically in areas with rich soil and abundant organic matter. It often fruits in the spring and fall, particularly after periods of rainfall. The fungus is considered to be relatively common in the region, but its distribution can be sporadic and dependent on specific habitat conditions.
Bolbitius reticulatus (Bolbitius aleuriatus) mushrooms in grass on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, February 27, 2018
Bolbitius reticulatus (Bolbitius aleuriatus) mushrooms taken from the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, February 27, 2018
Bolbitius reticulatus (Bolbitius aleuriatus) mushrooms among grass on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2018
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Mushrooms Bolbitius reticulatus (Bolbitius aleuriatus) on a lawn in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 4, 2018Wolf Pen Creek Trail, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Mushrooms Bolbitius reticulatus under a planted swamp cypress tree on George Bush Drive near intersection with Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, January 17, 20201408 TX-6BUS, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Masses of mushrooms Bolbitius reticulatus under a planted swamp cypress tree on George Bush Drive near intersection with Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, January 17, 20201408 TX-6BUS, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Caps of mushrooms Bolbitius reticulatus under a planted swamp cypress tree on George Bush Drive near intersection with Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, January 17, 20201408 TX-6BUS, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Mushrooms Bolbitius reticulatus among fallen needles under a planted swamp cypress tree on George Bush Drive near intersection with Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, January 17, 20201408 TX-6BUS, College Station, TX 77840, USAObservations of Bolbitius reticulatus in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in various environments. In College Station, Texas, it was found on the university golf course at Texas Avenue, among grass, from February 27-28, 2018. It also appeared on a lawn in Wolf Pen Creek Park on March 4, 2018. Additionally, large masses of the fungus were observed under a planted swamp cypress tree on George Bush Drive, near the intersection with Texas Avenue, on January 17, 2020. The mushrooms grew among fallen needles and formed dense clusters, with caps visible. These sightings suggest that Bolbitius reticulatus thrives in grassy areas and can also grow in association with trees, particularly swamp cypress, in East and Central Texas. The fungus was observed during winter and early spring months, indicating a possible seasonal pattern.
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