Cotylidia muscigena is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Rickenellaceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized fruiting bodies, typically 1-5 cm in diameter, with a velvety to hairy outer surface and a smooth inner surface. The fungus grows on mosses, liverworts, and other non-vascular plants, often forming dense colonies. In East and Central Texas, Cotylidia muscigena has been found in shaded, humid areas with abundant moss growth, such as along streams, rivers, and in woodland environments, typically during the winter and spring months.
Very small fan-shaped mushroom Cotylidia muscigena on bare sand covered by moss on a side of trail in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018
Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Very thin fan-shaped mushrooms Cotylidia muscigena on bare sand covered by moss on a side of trail in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Underside of thin-fleshed mushrooms Cotylidia muscigena on bare sand covered by moss on a side of trail in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Side view of very small funnel-shaped mushrooms Cotylidia muscigena on bare sand covered by moss on a side of trail in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USAObservations of Cotylidia muscigena in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows on bare sand covered by moss, often found on the sides of trails. In the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, near Shepherd, Texas, the mushrooms were observed to be very small and fan-shaped or funnel-shaped. They have thin flesh and are typically found in areas with moss-covered sand. The observations were made on November 23, 2018, suggesting that the fungus may thrive in the fall season. The mushrooms' size and shape vary, with some being very thin and fan-shaped, while others are small and funnel-shaped. Overall, Cotylidia muscigena appears to prefer sandy, mossy areas in East and Central Texas, particularly in scenic forest trails.
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