Synonyms: Agaricus alboflavidus, Melanoleuca alboflavida, Tricholoma alboflavidum.
Common name: yellowish-white melanoleuca.
Collybia alboflavida is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a yellowish to whitish cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stem. It grows in clusters on decaying wood, often on hardwoods like oak and maple. In East and Central Texas, it fruits from spring to fall, particularly after rainfall, and can be found in wooded areas, including urban parks and floodplains. The fungus is widely distributed in the region, with reported sightings in counties along the Brazos, Colorado, and Trinity rivers.
Mushrooms Melanoleuca alboflavida(?) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2021
1900 Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Gills of mushrooms Melanoleuca alboflavida(?) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 28, 20211900 Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Bald knight mushrooms Melanoleuca alboflavida(?) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 30, 2024Anderson Street, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Side view of bald knight mushrooms Melanoleuca alboflavida(?) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 30, 2024Anderson Street, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Cross section of bald knight mushrooms Melanoleuca alboflavida(?) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 30, 2024Anderson Street, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Mushrooms Melanoleuca alboflavida(?) on a lawn behind Walmart at 1815 Brothers Boulevard. College Station, Texas, May 9, 2024Walmart Supercenter, 1815, Brothers Boulevard, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77845, United States
Spores of mushrooms Melanoleuca alboflavida(?) collected on a lawn behind Walmart. College Station, Texas, May 9, 2024In East and Central Texas, observations of the fungus Collybia alboflavida, also known as Melanoleuca alboflavida, have been made in various locations. On lawns in Bee Creek Park, College Station, mushrooms were found on April 28, 2021, and again on April 30, 2024, with notable features including gills and a bald knight appearance. Similar sightings occurred on a lawn behind Walmart at 1815 Brothers Boulevard, College Station, on May 9, 2024. The mushrooms were observed to have distinctive cross-sections and spores, which were collected for further study. These observations suggest that Melanoleuca alboflavida is present in the region, particularly in urban areas with lawns. The fungus appears to thrive in these environments, producing fruiting bodies in late April and early May. Further research could help determine the distribution and habits of this species in East and Central Texas.
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