Synonym: Agaricus hystrix.
Common name: scaly fibrecap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Inocybe hystrix is an agaric fungus in the family Cortinariaceae. It forms mycorrhiza with surrounding deciduous trees. Fruit bodies are usually found growing alone or in small groups on leaf litter during autumn months. Unlike many Inocybe species, Inocybe hystrix is densely covered in brown scales, a characteristic that aids in identification. The mushroom also has a spermatic odour that is especially noticeable when the mushroom is damaged or crushed.
Finnish: Siilirisakas, Swedish: Piggtråding.
Inocybe hystrix is a species of mushroom characterized by its small to medium size, reddish-brown to dark brown cap, and distinctive shaggy or hairy appearance. It has a cylindrical stem and gills that are crowded and pale brown. In East and Central Texas, Inocybe hystrix typically fruits in the fall, often in association with oak and pine trees, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands and urban landscapes. The fungus is considered rare to uncommon in the region.
Small fibrecap mushrooms Wooly Fiber Head (Inocybe hystrix or may be I. lanuginosa) in prairie area near a group of oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 30, 2018
Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Inocybe hystrix in East and Central Texas reveal distinct characteristics. On April 30, 2018, small fibrecap mushrooms, identified as Wooly Fiber Head (Inocybe hystrix or possibly I. lanuginosa), were found in a prairie area near a group of oaks in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The mushrooms exhibited a woolly appearance, with fine fibers covering their caps. They grew in association with the oak trees, suggesting a potential symbiotic relationship. The habitat was typical of open prairies in the region, with a mix of grasses and wildflowers. The observation highlights the presence of Inocybe hystrix in East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with oak tree associations, and contributes to the understanding of its distribution and ecology in the region. Further study is needed to confirm the species identification and explore its habits in more detail.
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