Synonyms: Agaricus mundulus, Clitocybe mundula, Clitopilopsis mundula, Clitopilus mundulus, Paxillopsis mundula, Paxillus amarellus, Paxillus mundulus, Pleurotellus mundulus, Rhodocybe mundula, Rhodopaxillus mundulus.
Clitocella mundula is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Inocybaceae. It is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a bell-shaped cap that ranges in color from brown to tan, and a slender stem. In East and Central Texas, Clitocella mundula has been found growing in association with oak and pine trees, typically in sandy or clay soils. Fruitings often occur in the spring and fall, particularly after rainfall. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally abundant in areas with suitable habitat.
Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula)(?) mushrooms under cedar trees in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, November 7, 2013
P4-746, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Yellowish mushrooms Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula)(?) with a central depression and concentric cracks under cedar trees in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, November 7, 2013P4-746, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Large number of mushrooms Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula)(?) under red cedar trees near the lake in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, October 10, 2018P4-746, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula)(?) mushrooms under red cedar trees near the lake in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, October 10, 2018P4-746, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Caps of mushrooms Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula)(?) under red cedar trees near the lake in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, October 10, 2018P4-746, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Soft and fibrous mushrooms Clitocella mundula(?) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, September 24, 2020State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Gills of soft and fibrous mushrooms Clitocella mundula(?) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, September 24, 2020State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Group of soft and fibrous mushrooms Clitocella mundula(?) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, September 24, 2020State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Soft and fibrous mushrooms Clitocella mundula(?) under pines on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, September 24, 2020Unnamed Road, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Caps of soft and fibrous mushrooms Clitocella mundula(?) under pines on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, September 24, 2020Unnamed Road, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Small mushrooms Clitocella mundula(?) under juniper trees at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021812, Lakeview Drive, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Underside of small mushrooms Clitocella mundula(?) under juniper trees at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021812, Lakeview Drive, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Spores of a mushroom Clitocella mundula(?) collected at Lake Somerville 1/9/2022. College Station, Texas, February 9, 2022
Small mushrooms Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula) under red cedar trees in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022333, East Brookside Drive, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Small mushrooms Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula) under red cedar trees near a creek in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022333, East Brookside Drive, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Caps of mushrooms Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula) under red cedar trees in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022333, East Brookside Drive, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Gills of mushrooms Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula) under red cedar trees in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022333, East Brookside Drive, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Spores of mushrooms Clitocella mundula (Rhodocybe mundula) from juniper litter (spore print white. smell unpleasant), collected in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022
Small mushrooms Clitocella mundula(?) under red cedar (juniper) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2023335, East Brookside Drive, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Gills of small mushrooms Clitocella mundula(?) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2023335, East Brookside Drive, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Small mushrooms Clitocella mundula under juniper (red cedar) trees in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 7, 2024
Underside of mushrooms Clitocella mundula under juniper (red cedar) trees in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 7, 2024
Spores of mushrooms Clitocella mundula collected 3 days before in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 10, 2024Observations of Clitocella mundula in East and Central Texas reveal a consistent association with coniferous trees, particularly red cedar and juniper. The mushrooms were found under these trees in various locations, including Lake Bryan Park, Huntsville State Park, Somerville Lake State Park, Hensel Park, and Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. They typically had yellowish caps with central depressions and concentric cracks, and their gills were soft and fibrous. The mushrooms were often found in large numbers, and their spores were white with an unpleasant smell. The observations spanned multiple years, from 2013 to 2024, and occurred during different seasons, including fall, winter, and spring. The consistency of the observations suggests that Clitocella mundula is a common species in East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with coniferous trees.
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