Synonyms: Agaricus flocculosus, Coprinus flocculosus.
Common name: flocculose inkcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Coprinellus flocculosus is a species of agaric fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. It was first described as Agaricus flocculosus by mycologist Augustin Pyramus de Candolle in 1815, and later transferred to the genus Coprinellus in 2001.
Finnish: Hupamustesieni.
Coprinellus flocculosus is a species of inky cap fungus characterized by its small to medium size, bell-shaped to conical cap, and floccose or fibrillose appearance. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the spring and fall, often in clusters on rich soil, dung, or well-rotted wood. The cap is 1-4 cm in diameter, initially white to pale gray with a woolly surface, and later becomes more brownish as it matures and autodigests. The gills are crowded, free, and turn black and inky with age. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including lawns, fields, and woodland edges, particularly in areas with abundant organic matter.
Inkcap mushrooms Coprinellus flocculosus on mulch under live oaks in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018
906 Ashburn Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USAIn East and Central Texas, observations of the fungus Coprinellus flocculosus have been recorded. Specifically, on May 22, 2018, inkcap mushrooms were found growing on mulch under live oaks at the David E. Schob Nature Preserve in College Station, Texas. The species was identified as Coprinellus flocculosus, a type of fungus that typically thrives in moist environments. The presence of this fungus in the nature preserve suggests a humid microclimate, likely supported by the mulch and shaded conditions under the live oaks. Further observations in similar habitats may reveal more about the distribution and ecological preferences of Coprinellus flocculosus in East and Central Texas. This sighting provides insight into the diversity of fungal species in the region and highlights the importance of preserving natural areas like the David E. Schob Nature Preserve.
Mushroom Observer and Facebook for learning names of local mushrooms.
This web page was generated by a special script.