Synonyms: Agaricus abundans, Collybia abundans, Fayodia abundans.
Clitocybula abundans is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a bell-shaped to convex cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stipe. It has a grayish-brown to tan cap with a powdery appearance due to the presence of cystidia, and gills that are crowded and narrowly attached. In East and Central Texas, Clitocybula abundans is commonly found growing in groups or clusters on the ground in wooded areas, particularly under oak and pine trees, during the summer and fall months. The fungus is widely distributed in the region, with collections reported from various counties, including Brazos, Grimes, Houston, and Trinity.
Small Clitocybula abundans(?) mushrooms on rotting wood on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, June 7, 2019
Small Clitocybula abundans(?) mushrooms on a log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, June 7, 2019
Underside of small Clitocybula abundans(?) mushrooms on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, June 7, 2019
Close up of small mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on rotting wood on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 4, 2019
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on rotting wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2020Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on an oak(?) log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2020Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on black background in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2020Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on a piece of wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Young mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on a piece of wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Side view of young mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on a piece of wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of mature mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on a piece of wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Gills of mature mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on a piece of wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Top view of mature mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on a piece of wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Mushrooms Clitocybula abundans on black background in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of mushrooms Clitocybula abundans from a piece of wet rotting wood, collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Observations of Clitocybula abundans in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows on rotting wood, with sightings recorded in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville and Lick Creek Park in College Station. The mushrooms were found on logs, pieces of wood, and oak logs from June 2019 to May 2024. Close-up observations show the underside of the mushrooms, gills, and spores. The fungus was observed in various stages, from young to mature, with some specimens collected for further examination. The habitats where Clitocybula abundans were found include trails, parks, and forests, indicating a preference for decaying wood in these environments. Repeat observations in Lick Creek Park over several years suggest that the fungus is a recurring presence in this area.
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