Synonyms: Agaricus subpulverulentus, Tricholoma subpulverulentum.
Melanoleuca subpulverulenta is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus with a grayish-brown cap, typically 2-5 cm in diameter, and a slender stipe. It often grows in clusters on the ground in wooded areas, particularly under oak and pine trees. In East and Central Texas, it has been found in a variety of habitats, including deciduous and coniferous forests, as well as in urban parks and gardens, typically fruiting from spring to fall. The fungus is characterized by its distinctive spore print, which ranges from pale yellowish-brown to cinnamon-brown, and its ellipsoid to cylindrical spores, measuring 7-10 x 4-5 μm.
Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) mushrooms in a semi-open area in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 23, 2020
Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) mushrooms in a semi-open area of byrnt pine forest in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 23, 2020Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Some fleshy Melanoleuca mushrooms, could be Melanoleuca subpulverulenta, on a grassy field in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 26, 2021Hensel Park, 502 College Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Underside of mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) on a grassy field in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 26, 2021Hensel Park, 502 College Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Fleshy Melanoleuca mushrooms on an old forest road, could be Melanoleuca subpulverulenta, on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 30, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of fleshy Melanoleuca mushrooms on an old forest road, could be Melanoleuca subpulverulenta, on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 30, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of fleshy Melanoleuca mushrooms on an old forest road, could be Melanoleuca subpulverulenta, on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 30, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) under oaks on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 10, 20214833 Coopers Hawk Dr, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) with cross section on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 10, 20214833 Coopers Hawk Dr, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gills of mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 10, 20214833 Coopers Hawk Dr, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta on a forest road used for dumping of dry vegetation at Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 13, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view and cross section of mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta on a forest road used for dumping of dry vegetation at Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 13, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta on a forest road used for dumping of dry vegetation at Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 13, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 26, 2022Angelina Circle, Bee Creek, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Underside of mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 26, 2022Angelina Circle, Bee Creek, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Ornamentation of spores of mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) collected on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 26, 2022
Spores of mushrooms Melanoleuca subpulverulenta(?) collected on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 26, 2022In East and Central Texas, observations of Melanoleuca subpulverulenta were made in various locations. The fungus was found in semi-open areas, such as Bastrop State Park and Hensel Park, growing on grassy fields and under trees like oaks. It was also observed on old forest roads in Sam Houston National Forest and on lawns in Bee Creek Park. The mushrooms were typically fleshy and had distinctive gills and spores with ornamentation. They were found during different times of the year, including February and March, suggesting a potential winter to early spring fruiting period. Multiple observations were made in College Station, indicating that the fungus may be common in the area. Overall, the observations suggest that Melanoleuca subpulverulenta can thrive in a variety of environments in East and Central Texas.
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