Extract from Wikipedia article: Cantharellus lewisii is a species of fungus in the family Cantharellaceae.
Cantharellus lewisii is a species of chanterelle fungus that grows in association with oak trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from May to October, often in sandy soils and woodland edges. The cap is 2-6 cm wide, funnel-shaped, and wavy, with a wrinkled, yellow to orange-yellow surface. The gills are wrinkled and forked, with a similar color to the cap. The stem is cylindrical, often curved, and typically the same color as the cap. It has a fruity, apricot-like aroma and a mild, peach-like flavor.
Chanterelle Cantharellus lewisii and Tylopilus mushrooms on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 15, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 15, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Group of chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 15, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii in cross section on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 15, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 6, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 9, 201814802 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii in area of oxbows in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 9, 201814802 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 27, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii(?) in muddy wet area near the creek on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mature chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii(?) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lewisii on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Cantharellus lewisii in East and Central Texas show that the fungus tends to grow on floodplains, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant moisture. Multiple sightings were recorded on the Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville and Montgomery, between July 2018 and June 2021. The mushrooms were often found in groups, and their presence was noted in areas with oxbows and near creeks. Additional sightings were also reported in Lick Creek Park, College Station, and on the Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. The fungus appears to fruit in various seasons, including summer and fall, with observations recorded in July, October, May, and June. Overall, the data suggest that Cantharellus lewisii is widely distributed in East and Central Texas, preferring floodplain habitats with suitable environmental conditions.
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