Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Cortinariaceae: Cortinarius junghuhnii Fr.

Cortinarius junghuhnii

Synonyms: Gomphos junghuhnii, Hydrocybe junghuhnii.

AI-generated description

Cortinarius junghuhnii is a species of webcap fungus that typically grows in association with oak trees. In East and Central Texas, it has been found to fruit in the fall, often in wooded areas with rich soil. The cap is generally 2-5 cm in diameter, bell-shaped to convex, and ranges in color from reddish-brown to yellowish-brown. The gills are crowded, attached, and rust-colored, while the stipe is slender, cylindrical, and typically the same color as the cap. This fungus is considered inedible due to the potential for confusion with poisonous species within the Cortinarius genus.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Orange webcap mushrooms Cortinarius junghuhnii(?) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA

Small brown webcap mushrooms Cortinarius junghuhnii(?) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 25, 2023
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Cortinarius junghuhnii in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus's presence in various locations. In the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, orange webcap mushrooms were identified as potential Cortinarius junghuhnii on November 23, 2018. Conversely, small brown webcap mushrooms, also believed to be Cortinarius junghuhnii, were found on the Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north of Montgomery on February 25, 2023. The differing colors of the observed mushrooms suggest possible variation within the species or potential misidentification. The fungus appears to thrive in forested areas, with sightings occurring in late fall and late winter, indicating a potentially wide range of growth periods. Further study is needed to confirm the identity and habits of Cortinarius junghuhnii in this region.

Comments

• Data for this species were obtained from the dataset https://www.gbif.org.

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