Synonyms: Agaricus holosericeus, Agaricus leucothites, Agaricus levis, Agaricus naucinus, Agaricus pudicus, Annularia levis, Lepiota holosericea, Lepiota leucothites, Lepiota naucina, Leucoagaricus carneifolius, Leucoagaricus holosericeus, Leucoagaricus naucinus, Leucocoprinus holosericeus, Mastocephalus naucinus.
Common name: white dapperling.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Leucoagaricus leucothites, white dapperling, or white Agaricus mushroom, is a species of agaric fungus. The species was originally described as Agaricus leucothites by Carlo Vittadini in 1835. Solomon Wasser transferred it to Leucoagaricus in 1977.
Czech: Bedla zardělá, German: Rosablättriger Egerlingsschirmling, Hungarian: Fehér tarlógomba, Latvian: Riekstu sārtsporene, Lithuanian: Baltasis balsvis, Polish: Pieczareczka różowoblaszkowa, Romanian: Ciupercă de miriște, Russian: Белошампиньон румянящийся, Swedish: Champinjonfjällskivling, Ukrainian: Лепіота червонопластинчаста.
Leucoagaricus leucothites is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus with a white to cream-colored cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stem. It grows solitary or in small groups in fields, meadows, and open woods. In East and Central Texas, it fruits from spring to fall, often in association with grasses and other herbaceous vegetation. The fungus is widely distributed in the region, with collections reported from various counties, including Brazos, Grimes, and Williamson.
White Dapperling mushroom (Leucoagaricus leucothites) on a trail in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017
Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
White dapperling mushrooms (Leucoagaricus leucothites) on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, November 12, 20171120 Ashburn Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Leucoagaricus leucothites mushroom in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 23, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USAObservations of Leucoagaricus leucothites in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations. In College Station, Texas, the fungus was spotted on a trail in Bee Creek Park on November 4, 2017, and again on December 23, 2017. Additionally, multiple White Dapperling mushrooms were observed on Kiwanis Nature Trail on November 12, 2017. The sightings suggest that Leucoagaricus leucothites can be found in the region during the fall and early winter months, specifically from November to December. The fungus appears to thrive in park environments, particularly on trails, indicating a possible association with disturbed or managed habitats. These observations provide insight into the distribution and timing of Leucoagaricus leucothites in East and Central Texas.
Mushroom Observer and Facebook for learning names of local mushrooms.
This web page was generated by a special script.