Synonyms: Agaricus alopecia, Coprinus alopecia.
Coprinopsis alopecia is a species of fungus that grows in clusters on soil, dung, and decaying organic matter. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, producing small to medium-sized mushrooms with bell-shaped caps that range from 1-4 cm in diameter. The caps are often covered in fine hairs or fibrils, and the gills are crowded and free from the stem. The fungus is saprotrophic, obtaining its nutrients by decomposing organic matter, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including lawns, fields, and woodland edges.
Inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis alopecia(?) on a lawn in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2017
Wolf Pen Creek Trail, College Station, TX 77840, USAObservations of Coprinopsis alopecia in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various environments. On November 9, 2017, inkcap mushrooms resembling Coprinopsis alopecia were spotted on a lawn in Wolf Pen Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The species tends to thrive in grassy areas, often forming small clusters or rings. Further observations are needed to confirm the identity of the fungus and fully understand its distribution and habitat preferences in the region. The discovery of Coprinopsis alopecia in East and Central Texas suggests that the species may be more widespread than previously thought, and additional research could shed light on its ecological role and potential interactions with other organisms in the area. The lawn habitat in Wolf Pen Creek Park appears to provide suitable conditions for the fungus to grow and fruit.
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