Synonyms: Agaricus aggregatus, Agaricus cinerascens, Agaricus cinerescens, Agaricus conglobatus, Agaricus dasypus, Agaricus decastes, Agaricus effocatellus, Agaricus fumosus, Agaricus molybdinus, Agaricus polius, Agaricus romaleus, Agaricus subdecastes, Agaricus tumulosus, Clitocybe aggregata, Clitocybe cinerascens, Clitocybe cinerescens, Clitocybe coffeata, Clitocybe conglobata, Clitocybe decastes, Clitocybe fumosa, Clitocybe hortensis, Clitocybe molybdina, Clitocybe polia, Clitocybe subdecastes, Clitocybe tumulosa, Collybia fumosa, Gyrophila aggregata, Gyrophila cinerascens, Gyrophila cinerescens, Lyophyllum aggregatum, Lyophyllum cinerascens, Lyophyllum cinerescens, Lyophyllum conglobatum, Lyophyllum effocatellum, Lyophyllum fumosum, Nolanea fumosa, Tricholoma aggregatum, Tricholoma cinerascens, Tricholoma cinerescens, Tricholoma conglobatum, Tricholoma effocatellum, Tricholoma fumosum.
Common names: clustered domecap, Fried Chicken Mushroom.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lyophyllum decastes, commonly known as the fried chicken mushroom, is an edible species of fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae that grows in clusters on disturbed ground, with a faintly radish-like taste.
Finnish: Tuhkatupaskynsikäs, German: Büscheliger Rasling, Japanese: ハタケシメジ, Lithuanian: Rudeninė kupstabudė, Polish: Kępkowiec jasnobrązowy, Romanian: Tufănițe, Russian: Рядовка скученная, Swedish: Mörk tuvskivling, Ukrainian: Ліофіл скупчений.
Lyophyllum decastes is a species of fungus that grows in clusters, often in large numbers. It has a cap that ranges from 3-10 cm in diameter, grayish-brown to brown in color, and a stem that is 3-7 cm long and 1-2 cm thick. In East and Central Texas, Lyophyllum decastes typically fruits from August to November, often in association with oak and other hardwood trees. It can be found growing on the ground in wooded areas, fields, and along roadsides, particularly in regions with rich soil and moderate to high levels of rainfall. The fungus is considered edible and is prized for its mild flavor and firm texture.
Domecap mushrooms Lyophyllum fumosum (Lyophyllum decastes species group) on the middle of a mowed grassy path on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019
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Large group of domecap mushrooms Lyophyllum fumosum (Lyophyllum decastes species group) on the middle of a mowed grassy path on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 20192160 Co Rd 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Domecap mushrooms Lyophyllum fumosum (Lyophyllum decastes species group) with a cross section on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 20192160 Co Rd 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Underside view of domecap mushrooms Lyophyllum fumosum (Lyophyllum decastes species group) on the middle of a mowed grassy path on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 20192160 Co Rd 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Clustered domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum decastes) on a mowed grassy path, under oaks and longleaf pines in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021618, Red Oak Lane, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Underside of clustered domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum decastes) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021618, Red Oak Lane, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Cross section of clustered domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum decastes) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021620, Red Oak Lane, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United StatesIn East and Central Texas, Lyophyllum decastes fungus has been observed growing on mowed grassy paths, particularly under oak and longleaf pine trees. The mushrooms were found in large groups, with some observations noting clusters of them. They were seen on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve, Warren, Texas, on November 23, 2019, and in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve, also in Warren, Texas, on November 27, 2021. The mushrooms' cross sections and underside views were also observed, providing further detail about their structure. The domecap mushrooms were identified as Lyophyllum fumosum, part of the Lyophyllum decastes species group. Overall, these observations suggest that Lyophyllum decastes prefers grassy areas with tree cover in East and Central Texas, and can thrive in disturbed environments like mowed paths.
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