Synonym: Clitocybe dealbata.
Clitocybe sudorifica is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus with a grayish-brown cap and white gills. It has a sweet or sour odor and can be found growing in clusters on the ground in wooded areas, particularly under oak and pine trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, with peak activity during the summer months. The fungus is relatively common in this region, particularly in the eastern part of the state where the terrain is more humid and forested.
Ivory funnel cap mushrooms (Clitocybe sudorifica, Clitocybe dealbata var. sudorifica) in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2017
Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Group of ivory funnel cap mushrooms (Clitocybe sudorifica, Clitocybe dealbata var. sudorifica) in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Small white funnel mushrooms Clitocybe sudorifica(?) on a grassy field in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021Hensel Park, 502 College Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USAObservations of Clitocybe sudorifica in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in groups in grassy areas. On November 16, 2017, ivory funnel cap mushrooms were found in Lemontree Park, College Station, with multiple sightings of single and grouped specimens. Similarly, on June 3, 2021, small white funnel mushrooms, identified as potential Clitocybe sudorifica, were spotted on a grassy field in Hensel Park, also in College Station. The fungus appears to thrive in these environments, with sightings occurring in both fall and early summer, suggesting a possible wide range of growth periods. The consistent appearance of the mushrooms in grassy areas highlights their affinity for specific habitats. Further observations are needed to confirm the identity of the June 2021 sighting and to fully understand the growth patterns of Clitocybe sudorifica in East and Central Texas.
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