Synonyms: Agaricus liquiritiae, Dryophila liquiritiae, Flammula liquiritiae, Fulvidula liquiritiae, Gymnopus liquiritiae, Naucoria liquiritiae.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Gymnopilus liquiritiae is a mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. The mushroom is widely distributed and grows in dense clusters on dead conifer wood. It has a rusty orange spore print, a bitter taste, and does not contain the hallucinogen psilocybin. One of its key distinguishing features is the lack of partial veil.
Hungarian: Porostönkű lánggomba, Japanese: チャツムタケ, Polish: Łysak szerokoblaszkowy, Russian: Гимнопил исчезающий.
Gymnopilus liquiritiae is a species of mushroom that grows on soil, wood, or other organic matter. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from summer to fall, often in association with oak and pine trees. The cap is 2-6 cm in diameter, orange-brown to reddish-brown, and has a velvety to scaly texture. The gills are crowded, narrow, and cinnamon-brown to rusty brown. The stem is 2-5 cm long, 0.5-1.5 cm thick, and has a ring or annulus that is often faint or absent. Spores are 7-10 μm long, elliptical, and have a roughened surface. This species is considered edible but not highly prized due to its mild flavor and soft texture.
Rustgill mushrooms Gymnopilus liquiritiae(?) on a fallen oak on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2024
Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Rustgill mushrooms Gymnopilus liquiritiae(?) on rotting oak wood on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2024Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Spores (in KOH, spore print bright rusty orange) of rustgill mushrooms Gymnopilus liquiritiae(?) from rotting oak wood, collected on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2024Observations of the fungus Gymnopilus liquiritiae in East and Central Texas reveal its growth on fallen oak trees. Specifically, rustgill mushrooms were found on a fallen oak on Kiwanis Nature Trail in College Station, Texas, on May 7, 2024. Additionally, they were observed growing on rotting oak wood along the same trail. Microscopic examination of spores from these mushrooms, conducted in KOH, produced a bright rusty orange spore print, characteristic of Gymnopilus liquiritiae. These findings suggest that this fungus is associated with decaying oak wood in the region. The presence of Gymnopilus liquiritiae on rotting oak wood and fallen trees indicates its role as a decomposer in East and Central Texas ecosystems. Further study could provide more insights into its distribution and ecological significance. The species appears to thrive in these environments, contributing to nutrient cycling.
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