Synonym: Agaricus chrysophlebius.
Common name: Yellow Deer Mushroom.
Pluteus chrysophlebius is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Pluteaceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, which is often bell-shaped or convex with a rounded umbo. The cap surface is usually smooth, dry, and covered with fine, downy hairs, ranging in color from yellowish-brown to golden brown. The gills are free from the stem, crowded, and pinkish-buff to flesh-colored. The stem is slender, cylindrical, and typically 1-4 cm long, with a white or pale yellow base that may be covered with fine, downy hairs. In East and Central Texas, Pluteus chrysophlebius has been found growing in association with deciduous trees, particularly oak and elm, in woodland environments during the summer and fall months. It is considered a relatively rare species in the region, but can be locally common in areas with suitable habitat.
Pluteus chrysophlebius mushrooms on a site of a bonfire in a hiking campsite on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 26, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pluteus chrysophlebius mushrooms growing on charred wood on a bonfire in a hiking campsite on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 26, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushrooms Melanophyllum haematospermum together with a young Pluteus chrysophlebius in an old bonfire on a hiker's campsite on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 13, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pluteus chrysophlebius mushrooms on a rotting oak log in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 12, 2019305 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Pluteus chrysophlebius mushroom on an old thick log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2023Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Underside of Pluteus chrysophlebius mushroom on an old thick log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2023Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Caps of Pluteus chrysophlebius mushrooms on an old thick log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2023Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Basidia of Pluteus chrysophlebius mushroom at low magnification, collected on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2023
Basidia of Pluteus chrysophlebius mushroom collected on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2023
Spores of Pluteus chrysophlebius mushroom in lugol solution collected on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2023
Spores of Pluteus chrysophlebius mushroom in Melzer solution, collected on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2023
Spores of Pluteus chrysophlebius mushroom in lactophenol solution, collected on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2023Pluteus chrysophlebius mushrooms were observed growing in various locations in East and Central Texas. On Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, they were found on charred wood at a bonfire site in May and July 2018, sometimes alongside Melanophyllum haematospermum. In College Station, they were spotted on a rotting oak log in Hensel Park in February 2019 and on old logs on Kiwanis Nature Trail in April 2023. The mushrooms were observed at different stages of growth, including young specimens. Microscopic examination of the mushrooms revealed details such as basidia and spores in various solutions, including lugol, Melzer, and lactophenol. These observations provide insight into the habitat and morphology of Pluteus chrysophlebius in East and Central Texas. The species appears to thrive on decaying wood and charred remains, and can be found in both forest and park environments.
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