Synonyms: Entonaema splendens, Glaziella splendens, Xylaria splendens.
Entonaema liquescens is a species of fungus in the family Hyponectriaceae, order Xylariales, class Sordariomycetes, phylum Ascomycota. It is characterized by its bright orange to yellowish-orange, gelatinous to soft and fragile fruiting bodies, typically 1-5 mm in diameter. In East and Central Texas, Entonaema liquescens has been found growing on decaying wood, particularly oak and other hardwoods, often in moist, shaded areas such as stream banks and woodland edges. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be encountered during the summer and fall months, especially after periods of heavy rainfall.
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens growing on pieces of wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 30, 2018
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on pieces of wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 30, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 30, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected mushrooms Entonaema liquescens in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 30, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on a log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close up of mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on a log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Yellow mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on a log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected mushrooms Entonaema liquescens in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018
Fungi Entonaema liquescens and Phillipsia crispata(?) on fallen branches in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on a log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 6, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens with liquid on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 6, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 24, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on wet wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 24, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close up of mushrooms Entonaema liquescens in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 24, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on a log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 6, 2018
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on a wet log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 4, 2021Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on a log in area of Old Washington Town Site in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, June 6, 202123400 Park Rd 12, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens on rotting wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Section of mushrooms Entonaema liquescens in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Tissues of mushrooms Entonaema liquescens under a microscope with x40 objective, collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024
Hyphae and cystidia of mushrooms Entonaema liquescens under a microscope with x40 objective, collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024
Tissues of mushrooms Entonaema liquescens under a microscope with x40 objective in lugol, collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024
Cystidia(?) of mushrooms Entonaema liquescens under a microscope with x100 objective in lugol, collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024
Mushrooms Entonaema liquescens at the base of a tree on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 28, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United StatesObservations of Entonaema liquescens in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows on decaying wood, often in moist environments. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, it was found on logs, branches, and wet wood from May to November, with repeated sightings over several years (2018-2024). The mushrooms were also observed in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville, on Caney Creek Trail and Lone Star Hiking Trail, typically on or near rotting logs. Microscopic examination of the fungus revealed characteristic hyphae and cystidia structures. The presence of liquid on some specimens was noted, suggesting a possible role in decomposition. Overall, Entonaema liquescens appears to thrive in humid, woodland environments with abundant decaying organic matter in East and Central Texas.
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