Synonyms: Marasmiellus albocorticis, Marasmiellus albus, Marasmius magnisporus.
Marasmiellus candidus is a small to medium-sized fungus with a white to cream-colored cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stem. It grows in clusters on decaying wood, especially hardwoods like oak and maple. In East and Central Texas, it fruits from spring to fall, often in shaded, humid areas with rich soil. The gills are crowded and free from the stem, and the spore print is white. This fungus is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with abundant deciduous trees and moist environments, such as along streams and rivers.
Small white mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus growing on a live elm tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
Close up of small white mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a live elm tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
Group of small white mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
Gills of small white mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
Cluster of small white mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
Close up of small white mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
Small white mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a fallen branch on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019
Gills of small white mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a fallen branch on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019
Marasmiellus candidus mushrooms on a fallen twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 26, 2020
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Marasmiellus candidus mushrooms on buried wood(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 30, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Small white mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a trumpet vine in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a trumpet vine in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gills of mushrooms Marasmiellus candidus on a trumpet vine in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Lacrymoid (tear-shaped) spores of a small white mushroom Marasmiellus candidus collected from rotting wood in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, July 17, 2022Marasmiellus candidus was observed growing on various substrates in East and Central Texas. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, it was found on a live elm tree, fallen branches, and buried wood. The mushrooms were also spotted on a trumpet vine in the same park. In Sam Houston National Forest, they grew on fallen branches on a floodplain and rotting wood near Montgomery. The observations took place over several years, from 2018 to 2022, with consistent findings of small white mushrooms with characteristic gills and lacrymoid spores. The fungus appeared in different environments, including parks and forests, and on various types of wood, indicating its adaptability and widespread presence in the region. The observations provide insight into the habits and distribution of Marasmiellus candidus in East and Central Texas.
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