Synonyms: Hydrocybe marginata, Hygrocybe marginata, Hygrophorus marginatus, Tricholoma marginatum.
Common name: orange gilled waxcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Humidicutis marginata is a gilled fungus of the waxcap family.
Humidicutis marginata is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, which is convex to flat with a wavy or lobed margin. The cap surface is smooth, moist, and often has a distinctive striate or veined appearance. The gills are decurrent, crowded, and white to cream-colored. The stem is slender, cylindrical, and usually the same color as the cap. In East and Central Texas, Humidicutis marginata can be found growing in clusters on soil, decaying wood, and other organic matter, often in shaded areas with rich soil and high humidity, particularly during the spring and fall months.
Orange waxcap mushrooms Humidicutis marginata var. concolor(?) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, December 23, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of the fungus Humidicutis marginata in East and Central Texas reveal that it can be found in specific habitats. On December 23, 2018, orange waxcap mushrooms, identified as Humidicutis marginata var. concolor(?), were spotted on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards, Texas. The species was observed growing in a wooded area, suggesting that it thrives in shaded environments with rich soil. Further observations are needed to determine the full range of habitats and conditions that support the growth of Humidicutis marginata in East and Central Texas. The discovery of this species in the region highlights the diversity of fungal life in the area and encourages continued exploration and documentation of its mycological resources. Specific details about the habitat and growing conditions can provide valuable insights into the ecology of this fungus.
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