Synonym: Lepiota glischra.
Common name: red-brown slimy stem Limacella.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Limacella glischra is a mushroom species in the family Amanitaceae. It was first named as a species of Lepiota by Andrew Price Morgan in 1906; William Alphonso Murrill transferred it to Limacella in 1914.
Limacella glischra is a species of fungus in the family Amanitaceae. It has a small to medium-sized cap that ranges from 2-6 cm in diameter, typically orange-brown to reddish-brown in color with a sticky or slimy texture. The gills are free from the stem and white to cream-colored. In East and Central Texas, Limacella glischra is often found growing on the ground in wooded areas, particularly under oak and pine trees, during the summer and fall months. It tends to thrive in moist environments with rich soil.
Red-brown Slimy Stem Limacella mushroom (Limacella glischra) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2017
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Gills of Red-brown Slimy Stem Limacella mushroom (Limacella glischra) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 20171705 Valley View Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Red-brown slimy stem mushrooms Limacella (Limacella glischra) near a burnt pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Red-brown slimy stem mushrooms Limacella (Limacella glischra) near a stump in bushes on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of red-brown slimy stem mushrooms Limacella (Limacella glischra) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gills of red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushroom (Limacella glischra) on a decomposed oak with bark near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 14, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushroom (Limacella glischra) on rotting wood near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 14, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Cross section of red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushroom (Limacella glischra) near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 14, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Spores of red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushroom (Limacella glischra) (in lugol) collected in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 14, 2023
Spores of red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushroom (Limacella glischra) (in Toluidine blue) collected in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 14, 2023
Basidia of red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushroom (Limacella glischra) (in Congo Red dye) collected in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 14, 2023
Basidia of mushroom Limacella glischra under a microscope, collected in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 14, 2023
Red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushrooms (Limacella glischra) or may be L. kauffmanii in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushrooms (Limacella glischra) or may be L. kauffmanii in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Side view of red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushrooms (Limacella glischra) or may be L. kauffmanii in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushrooms (Limacella glischra) or may be L. kauffmanii collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024
Spore size 4.5 - 5 × 3.53 - 4 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1.24 - 1.3.
Red-brown slimy stem Limacella mushrooms (Limacella glischra) on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United StatesObservations of the fungus Limacella glischra in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations, including Bee Creek Park, Sam Houston National Forest, and Lick Creek Park. The mushroom was found growing near burnt pine, stumps, decomposed oak, and rotting wood, suggesting a preference for decaying organic matter. The observations span multiple dates, from November 2017 to May 2024, indicating the species' persistence in the region. Microscopic examination of spores and basidia were conducted, providing detailed information about the fungus's morphology. In some cases, the identity of the mushroom was uncertain, with possible confusion with Limacella kauffmanii, highlighting the need for further study to confirm species identification. The sightings were documented through photographs, showcasing the mushroom's characteristic red-brown slimy stem and gills.
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