Synonyms: Marasmius villosipes, Micromphale villosipes.
Gymnopus villosipes is a small to medium-sized fungus with a velvety, dark brown to black cap and white to pale yellow gills. It has a hairy stem and grows on decaying wood, particularly oak and pine. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, often in clusters or scattered groups, in wooded areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter.
Mushrooms Gymnopus villosipes in burned area under pines in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021
Lost Pines Trail, Bastrop County, Texas, 78602, United States
Mushrooms Gymnopus villosipes among burned wood of pines in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021Lost Pines Trail, Bastrop County, Texas, 78602, United StatesObservations of Gymnopus villosipes in East and Central Texas reveal a pattern of growth in areas affected by fire. In Bastrop State Park, the fungus was found growing in a burned area under pines on October 17, 2021. Additionally, it was observed among burned wood of pines in the same park on the same date. This suggests that Gymnopus villosipes may be a fire-associated species, thriving in environments where vegetation has been charred. The fungus appears to colonize areas with burned pine debris, potentially playing a role in decomposition and ecosystem recovery. These observations highlight the species' affinity for disturbed habitats and its potential importance in post-fire ecological processes in East and Central Texas. Further study is needed to fully understand its habits and distribution in the region.
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