Common name: Dirty Southern Waxcap.
Hygrophorus subsordidus is a species of fungus that belongs to the waxy cap family. It has a brownish to tan cap, often with a darker center, and white to pale yellow gills. The stem is typically white to light brown and slender. In East and Central Texas, Hygrophorus subsordidus can be found growing in association with oak trees, particularly in deciduous forests and woodlands. Fruitings typically occur from late summer to early winter, often in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter. The fungus is considered rare to uncommon in the region, but can be locally abundant in favorable habitats.
Mushrooms Hygrophorus subsordidus almost covered by oak leaves in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, November 30, 2018
8181 Mumford Road, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Mushrooms Hygrophorus subsordidus in a pine forest on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018Lone Star Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Dissected mushrooms Hygrophorus subsordidus on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018Lone Star Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Partially dry mushrooms Hygrophorus subsordidus on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, December 23, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Young mushroom Hygrophorus subsordidus on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019413 Co Rd 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Dissected mushroom Hygrophorus subsordidus on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019413 Co Rd 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Mature mushrooms Hygrophorus subsordidus on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 16, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushrooms Hygrophorus subsordidus on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, September 24, 2020Lone Star Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Dissected mushrooms Hygrophorus subsordidus on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, September 24, 2020Lone Star Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus) near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 13, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus) near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 13, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus) near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 13, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dirty southern waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus subsordidus) under pines and oaks on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 23, 2021Four Notch Loop Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Cross section of dirty southern waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus subsordidus) under pines and oaks on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 23, 2021Four Notch Loop Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus) on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 14, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Cross section of dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus) on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 14, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Underside of dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus) under pines on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 14, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus) with a cross section under pines on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 14, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Dirty southern waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus subsordidus) under oaks and juniper trees in Buescher State Park near Bastrop. Texas, November 26, 2021Winding Woodland Trail, Bastrop County, Texas, 78957, United States
Underside of dirty southern waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus subsordidus) under oaks and juniper trees in Buescher State Park near Bastrop. Texas, November 26, 2021Winding Woodland Trail, Bastrop County, Texas, 78957, United States
Waxcap mushroom Hygrophorus subsordidus(?) with some web-like fungus on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, January 1, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of waxcap mushroom Hygrophorus subsordidus(?) with some web-like fungus on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, January 1, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Dirty Southern Waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus subsordidus) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, January 1, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of Dirty Southern Waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus subsordidus) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, January 1, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Partially dried Dirty Southern Waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus subsordidus) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, January 1, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of waxcap mushroom Hygrophorus subsordidus(?) with some web-like fungus, collected a day before in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 2, 2024The fungus Hygrophorus subsordidus was observed in East and Central Texas from 2018 to 2024. The observations were made in various state parks and forests, including Huntsville State Park, Sam Houston National Forest, and Big Thicket National Preserve. The mushrooms were found under oak, pine, and juniper trees, often partially covered by leaves or dry. The observations included mature and young mushrooms, as well as dissected and cross-sectioned specimens. Some observations noted the presence of web-like fungus on the mushrooms. The sightings occurred during different months, including November, December, January, February, and September, suggesting that the species can be found throughout the year in this region. Overall, the observations provide a record of the distribution and morphology of Hygrophorus subsordidus in East and Central Texas.
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