Extract from Wikipedia article: Marasmius sullivantii is a species of fungus in the family Marasmiaceae. The species was originally described by the French botanist Jean Pierre François Camille Montagne in 1856.
Marasmius sullivantii is a small to medium-sized fungus with a bell-shaped to convex cap that ranges in color from white to tan or light brown, often with a darker center. The gills are narrowly attached to the stem and are white or pale yellow. It grows scattered to grouped on soil, leaf litter, or decaying wood in deciduous and mixed forests. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, particularly after heavy rainfall. The fungus is relatively common in these regions, often found in association with oak, maple, and elm trees.
Orange mushrooms Marasmius sullivantii on a magnolia cone on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 11, 2020
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange mushrooms Marasmius sullivantii on a rotting magnolia cone on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 11, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange mushrooms Marasmius sullivantii and its mycelium on a magnolia cone on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 11, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of orange mushrooms Marasmius sullivantii on a magnolia cone on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 11, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange mushrooms Marasmius sullivantii on black background on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 11, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of the fungus Marasmius sullivantii in East and Central Texas revealed that it grows on magnolia cones, specifically on rotting ones. The mushrooms were found on Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, north of Montgomery, Texas, in September 2020. They exhibited an orange color and were observed with their mycelium on the magnolia cone. Close-up observations showed the distinctive features of the mushrooms. The fungus was also photographed against a black background to highlight its vibrant orange color. All observations were made on the same trail and date, suggesting that Marasmius sullivantii is abundant in this region during this time of year. The specific habitat and substrate preferences of the fungus were noted, providing insight into its ecological role in the area.
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