Extract from Wikipedia article: Cantharellus texensis (Texas chanterelle) is a species of Cantharellus from Gulf of Mexico states and eastern United States.
Cantharellus texensis is a species of chanterelle mushroom that grows in association with oak trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from May to October, often in areas with rich soil and abundant moisture. The cap is 2-6 cm wide, wavy to wrinkled, and yellow to orange-yellow, with a wrinkled to veined underside. The stem is 2-5 cm long and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, with a similar color to the cap. It has a fruity, apricot-like aroma and a mild, peach-like flavor. Specimens have been found in the Edwards Plateau, Post Oak Savannah, and Piney Woods ecoregions of East and Central Texas.
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus texensis in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close up of cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus texensis in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus texensis found near a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus texensis growing near a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Cantharellus texensis in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in specific habitats. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms were found near small creeks, suggesting a preference for moist environments. On June 10, 2018, multiple sightings were recorded in the park, with the mushrooms growing in close proximity to water sources. The fungi were observed in various stages of growth, with some appearing in clusters and others solitary. The consistent presence of Cantharellus texensis near creeks in Lick Creek Park indicates a strong association between the fungus and riparian ecosystems in East and Central Texas. The mushrooms' vibrant cinnabar-red color was also consistently observed, making them distinctive and easily identifiable in their habitat. These observations provide insight into the ecology and distribution of Cantharellus texensis in the region.
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