Synonym: Geoglossum glabrum.
Geoglossum simile is a species of earth tongue fungus in the family Geoglossaceae. It has a club-shaped to cylindrical fruiting body, typically 2-6 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm wide, with a dark brown to black color and a smooth to wrinkled surface. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found growing on soil or decaying organic matter in wooded areas, particularly under oak, pine, and cedar trees. Fruitings typically occur from summer to fall, often in association with rich humus or moss.
Earth tongue mushroom Geoglossum simile(?) collected by people at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, November 3, 2018
Sam Houston National Forest, 394 FM 1375, New Waverly, TX 77358, USAObservations of the fungus Geoglossum simile in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in specific habitats. On November 3, 2018, at the Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary in Cleveland, Texas, participants of a mushroom walk organized by the Gulf States Mycological Society collected specimens of what appeared to be Geoglossum simile, also known as earth tongue mushrooms. This sighting suggests that Geoglossum simile can be found in the region's natural areas, particularly in sanctuaries with preserved ecosystems. The collection of this fungus species during the mushroom walk highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in documenting and understanding the diversity of fungal life in East and Central Texas. Further study is needed to confirm the identity of the collected specimens and to explore the distribution and habitat preferences of Geoglossum simile in the region. Habitat characteristics and associated plant species are also noteworthy.
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