Synonyms: Ascocorynium irregulare, Geoglossum irregulare, Mitrula irregularis, Mitrula vitellina, Spragueola irregularis.
Common name: Irregular Earth Tongue.
Neolecta irregularis is a species of fungus in the family Neolectaceae, order Neolectales, class Neolectomycetes, phylum Ascomycota. It produces bright orange to yellow-orange, irregularly shaped fruiting bodies that are typically 2-6 cm tall and 1-4 cm wide. In East and Central Texas, Neolecta irregularis has been found growing on the ground in wooded areas, often associated with oak and pine trees, from late summer to early fall. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but sightings have been reported in several counties, including Brazos, Grimes, and McLennan.
Irregular earth tongue mushroom (Neolecta irregularis)(?) under a magnolia in a wet place, growing from something like a plant seed in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Side view of irregular earth tongue mushroom (Neolecta irregularis)(?) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Orange tip of irregular earth tongue mushroom (Neolecta irregularis)(?) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Irregular earth tongue mushroom (Neolecta irregularis)(?) growing from something like a plant seed in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USAObservations of Neolecta irregularis in East and Central Texas revealed the fungus growing in wet areas, specifically under a magnolia in the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. The mushroom was found to be emerging from a structure resembling a plant seed. Photographs taken on July 10, 2021, in Shepherd, Texas, showed the fungus from various angles, including a side view and a close-up of its orange tip. Multiple instances of the mushroom were observed growing from similar seed-like structures, suggesting a unique growth habit for this species. The observations were made in a specific location within the forest, indicating a potential preference for certain environmental conditions. The fungus's appearance and growth pattern were documented in detail, providing insight into its characteristics in this region.
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