Synonyms: Agaricus caulicinalis, Agaricus corticalis, Agaricus graminealis, Agaricus graminicola, Agaricus scabellus, Agaricus stipitarius, Androsaceus epichloe, Astrosporina scabella, Chamaeceras epichloa, Chamaeceras epichloe, Collybia caulicinalis, Collybia stipitaria, Crinipellis caulicinalis, Crinipellis stipitaria, Hylophila graminicola, Inocybe graminicola, Inocybe scabella, Marasmius caulicinalis, Marasmius epichloe, Marasmius scabellus, Marasmius stipitarius, Naucoria graminicola.
Common name: hairy parachute.
Crinipellis scabella is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Marasmiaceae. It is a small, delicate mushroom with a bell-shaped cap that ranges in color from yellowish-brown to reddish-brown. In East and Central Texas, Crinipellis scabella has been found growing on decaying leaves, twigs, and other organic matter in wooded areas, particularly in association with oak and pine trees. The fungus typically fruits in the spring and summer months, producing small, fragrant mushrooms that are often clustered together.
Small mushrooms Crinipellis scabella on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2018
Bee Creek Park, 1900 Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USAObservations of Crinipellis scabella in East and Central Texas revealed its presence in various environments. On September 12, 2018, small mushrooms of this species were found on a lawn in Bee Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The fungus was also observed growing on grassy areas, often forming dense clusters. In some cases, it was associated with decaying organic matter, suggesting a possible role in decomposition. The caps of the mushrooms were typically bell-shaped and ranged in color from yellowish to brownish hues. Gills underneath the cap were crowded and free from the stem. Spores were elliptical and smooth, measuring approximately 7-10 micrometers in length. Further observations are needed to fully understand the ecological role of Crinipellis scabella in East and Central Texas, but initial findings suggest it is a common species in the region's lawns and grasslands.
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