Synonyms: Agaricus ochropurpureus, Clitocybe ochropurpurea.
Common names: Purple-gilled Laccaria, purple laccaria.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Laccaria ochropurpurea is an edible mushroom found under hardwood and conifers east of the Rocky Mountains.
Laccaria ochropurpurea is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus with a purple to pinkish-brown cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a similar colored stipe. It has a powdery to granular appearance due to the presence of cystidia on the cap surface. The gills are narrow, crowded, and attached to the stipe. In East and Central Texas, Laccaria ochropurpurea is commonly found in association with oak, pine, and other deciduous and coniferous trees, often in woodland edges, savannas, and along roadsides. Fruitings typically occur from summer to fall, particularly after heavy rainfall.
Laccaria ochropurpurea mushrooms on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020
7160 Mustang Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Dissected Laccaria ochropurpurea mushrooms on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 20207160 Mustang Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Mature Laccaria ochropurpurea mushrooms on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 20207160 Mustang Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Gills of Laccaria ochropurpurea mushrooms on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 20207160 Mustang Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USAObservations of Laccaria ochropurpurea in East and Central Texas reveal distinct characteristics. On Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve, Warren, Texas, the mushrooms were found to have vibrant colors and unique features. Dissection of the mushrooms on October 17, 2020, showed internal structures consistent with the species. Mature specimens displayed fully developed caps and stems, while the gills underneath the cap were observed to be densely packed and finely textured. The gills of Laccaria ochropurpurea were also noted to be attached to the stem, adding to the identification of the species. These observations in East Texas provide valuable insights into the morphology and growth habits of Laccaria ochropurpurea in this region. The specific location and date suggest a seasonal presence of the fungus in the area.
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