Synonyms: Lycoperdon hirtum, Utraria hirta.
Common name: Umber-brown Puffball.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lycoperdon umbrinum, commonly known as the umber-brown puffball, is a type of Puffball mushroom in the genus Lycoperdon. It is found in China, Europe, and North America.
Chinese: 粒皮馬勃, German: Bräunlicher Stäubling, Lithuanian: Pavėsinis pumpotaukšlis, Polish: Purchawka brunatna, Swedish: Umbraröksvamp, Ukrainian: Дощовик умбровий.
Lycoperdon umbrinum is a species of puffball fungus that grows up to 10 cm in diameter, with a brown to dark brown exterior and white interior. It is commonly found in fields, meadows, and open woods, particularly in areas with rich soil. In East and Central Texas, Lycoperdon umbrinum typically fruits from summer to fall, often in association with grasses and other herbaceous vegetation. The fungus can be abundant in areas with suitable habitat, such as the prairies and savannas of the Blackland Prairie and Post Oak Savannah ecoregions.
Puffball mushrooms Lycoperdon umbrinum in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018
Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mature puffball mushroom Lycoperdon umbrinum on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019413 Co Rd 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USAObservations of Lycoperdon umbrinum in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various habitats. In College Station, Texas, multiple puffball mushrooms were found in Lick Creek Park on October 3, 2018. The mushrooms were likely mature, given the time of year and their size. Similarly, a mature specimen was observed on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve, Warren, Texas, on November 23, 2019. These sightings suggest that Lycoperdon umbrinum can be found in the region during the fall season, from October to November. The fungus appears to thrive in wooded areas with rich soil, such as those found in Lick Creek Park and Big Thicket National Preserve. Further observations are needed to determine its distribution and abundance throughout East and Central Texas. The sightings provide valuable insights into the ecology of this species in the region.
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