Synonyms: Hygrocybe amoena, Hygrocybe aurantiolutescens, Hygrocybe constans, Hygrocybe crocea, Hygrocybe konradii, Hygrocybe langei, Hygrocybe persistens, Hygrocybe subglobispora, Hygrophorus acutoconicus, Hygrophorus aurantiolutescens, Hygrophorus conicus, Hygrophorus constans, Hygrophorus croceus, Hygrophorus konradii, Hygrophorus langei, Hygrophorus persistens, Hygrophorus rickenii, Hygrophorus subglobisporus, Mycena acutoconica, Prunulus acutoconicus.
Common name: persistent waxcap.
Hygrocybe acutoconica is a species of fungus that belongs to the waxy cap family. It has a conic to bell-shaped cap that is 1-4 cm in diameter, typically bright red to orange-red in color, and often fades to yellow or pink with age. The gills are adnate to slightly decurrent and are the same color as the cap. The stem is slender, equal, and colored similarly to the cap. In East and Central Texas, Hygrocybe acutoconica typically fruits from September to November in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter, often in association with oak, pine, or mixed hardwood forests. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, ravines, and along streams.
Orange waxycap mushrooms Hygrocybe acutoconica in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2018
Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Group of orange waxycap mushrooms Hygrocybe acutoconica in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of a waxcap mushroom Hygrocybe acutoconica in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Waxcap mushroom Hygrocybe acutoconica in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Waxcap mushroom Hygrocybe acutoconica in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 28, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Hygrocybe acutoconica in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in groups, with multiple mushrooms found together in the same area. The orange waxycap mushrooms were spotted in Lick Creek Park, College Station, on several occasions: May 7, 2018, June 10, 2018, and June 28, 2019. The mushrooms were observed to have a distinct shape, with a rounded cap and a slender stem. Side views of the mushroom show its conical shape, with the cap being more pointed than rounded. The consistent appearance of the fungus in the same location over multiple years suggests that it may be a common species in the area, thriving in the park's environment. The observations provide valuable insights into the growth habits and morphology of Hygrocybe acutoconica in East and Central Texas.
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