Extract from Wikipedia article: Gymnopilus luteoviridis is a widely distributed mushroom of the Eastern United States that contains the hallucinogens psilocybin and psilocin.
Gymnopilus luteoviridis is a species of mushroom characterized by its bright yellow to greenish-yellow cap, typically 2-6 cm in diameter, with a velvety to scaly surface. The gills are yellow to orange-yellow and the stem is often the same color as the cap. In East and Central Texas, this fungus has been found growing on decaying wood, especially pine and oak, from summer to fall, often in clusters or groups. It contains psychoactive compounds and can be distinguished by its unique spore print, which ranges from orange-brown to rusty brown.
Rustgill mushrooms Gymnopilus luteoviridis on rotting wood near an oxbow in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2020
Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Rustgill mushrooms Gymnopilus luteoviridis on an oak(?) log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2020Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Rustgill mushrooms Gymnopilus luteoviridis on a log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 19, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Gills of rustgill mushrooms Gymnopilus luteoviridis in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 19, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Cap of a rustgill mushroom Gymnopilus luteoviridis in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 19, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores (in KOH) of rustgill mushrooms Gymnopilus luteoviridis collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 19, 2024Observations of Gymnopilus luteoviridis in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows on rotting wood, specifically on logs near an oxbow in Lick Creek Park, College Station. The mushrooms were found on oak(?) logs on May 22, 2020, and again on April 19, 2024. The gills of the mushrooms were observed to be a distinctive feature, while the cap of the mushroom was also noted. Microscopic examination of spores in KOH solution was conducted on the specimens collected on April 19, 2024. The fungus appears to thrive in this environment, with multiple sightings over several years, indicating a possible consistent habitat for Gymnopilus luteoviridis in the region. The observations provide insight into the growth habits and characteristics of this species in East and Central Texas.
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