Inocybe albodisca is a species of mushroom characterized by its small to medium size, conic to bell-shaped cap, and white to creamy white color with a distinctive disc-like depression at the center. It has a radial fibrillose to felty appearance and a short, stout stem. In East and Central Texas, Inocybe albodisca typically fruits in late spring to early fall, often in association with oak, pine, or other deciduous and coniferous trees. The fungus is found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and urban parks, where it grows solitary or in small groups on soil or decaying organic matter.
Fibrecap mushroom Inocybe albodisca(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2018
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected fsibrecap mushroom Inocybe albodisca(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Fibrecap mushroom Inocybe albodisca(?) collected on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 24, 2022
Gills of a fibrecap mushroom Inocybe albodisca(?) collected on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 24, 2022
Spores of a fibrecap mushroom Inocybe albodisca(?) collected on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 24, 2022Observations of the fungus Inocybe albodisca in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, the mushroom was found on May 7, 2018, with a fibrecap appearance. Dissection of the specimen showed its internal structure. Additionally, on April 24, 2022, the fungus was collected on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Washington, Texas. The gills of this specimen were observed, and spores were collected for further study. These findings suggest that Inocybe albodisca can be found in lawns and parks in East and Central Texas, with observations spanning multiple years and locations. The fungus appears to have a distinctive fibrecap appearance, with notable internal structures and spore characteristics. Further study of these specimens could provide more insight into the biology and ecology of this species.
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