Synonyms: Clitocybe proxima, Laccaria laccata, Laccaria procera.
Common name: scurfy deceiver.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Laccaria proxima is a species of Laccaria from conifer forest of California in the United States.
Finnish: Isolohisieni, Polish: Lakówka okazała, Romanian: Vârtejel, Russian: Лаковица большая, Swedish: Stor laxskivling.
Laccaria proxima is a small to medium-sized, funnel-shaped mushroom with a pinkish-brown cap and white to pale pink gills. It grows in association with trees, particularly oak and pine, in a variety of habitats, including forests and woodland edges. In East and Central Texas, Laccaria proxima has been found fruiting from summer to fall, often in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter. The fungus is considered common in the region, with sightings reported in counties such as Travis, Bastrop, and Houston.
Scurfy deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria proxima) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, November 3, 2018
Sam Houston National Forest, 394 FM 1375, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria proxima in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria proxima(?) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria proxima(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 25, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Scurfy deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria proxima) under pines on Forest Service Road 231 near Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 19, 2023Forest Service Rd 231, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Spores of scurfy deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria proxima) collected in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 19, 2023Observations of Laccaria proxima in East and Central Texas indicate that the fungus can be found in various locations throughout the region. Specifically, scurfy deceiver mushrooms have been spotted in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary in Cleveland, Texas, as well as in Big Creek Scenic Area and Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Additional sightings have occurred on Richards Loop Trail and under pines near Little Lake Creek Wilderness in the same forest. The fungus has been observed on multiple dates, including November 2018, November 2019, April 2023, and November 2023, suggesting a potential seasonal presence. Spores of the mushroom were also collected in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards in November 2023, providing further evidence of its existence in the area. These sightings demonstrate the fungus's ability to thrive in different environments within East and Central Texas.
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