Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Inocybaceae: Inocybe auricoma (Batsch) Sacc.

Inocybe auricoma

Synonyms: Agaricus auricomus, Agaricus descissus, Inocybe descissa, Inocybe fastigiata.

AI-generated description

Inocybe auricoma is a species of mushroom characterized by its small to medium size, bell-shaped to conical cap, and yellowish-brown to golden-brown color. It has a fibrillose to scaly cap surface and a cylindrical to club-shaped stipe. In East and Central Texas, Inocybe auricoma typically fruits in the spring and summer months, often growing in association with oak and other hardwood trees. The fungus is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, forests, and urban landscapes, and can be common in areas with rich soil and adequate moisture.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Yellow fibrecap mushrooms Inocybe auricoma(?) near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 25, 2024
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Spores (in KOH, spore print rusty) of yellow fibrecap mushrooms Inocybe auricoma(?) collected in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 25, 2024

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of the fungus Inocybe auricoma in East and Central Texas reveal specific characteristics. The mushrooms were found near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest, with a yellow fibrecap appearance. Spores collected from these mushrooms were observed in KOH, displaying a rusty color in their spore print. This observation was made on April 25, 2024, indicating that the species is active during this time in the region. The specific location within Sam Houston National Forest, north of Montgomery, Texas, suggests that Inocybe auricoma may thrive in the forest's environment. Further study could provide more insight into the habits and distribution of this fungus in East and Central Texas. The observed characteristics can aid in identification and understanding of Inocybe auricoma in the region.

Comments

• Data for this species were obtained from the dataset https://www.gbif.org.

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