Synonyms: Agaricus maculatus, Collybia maculata, Collybia scorzonerea.
Common names: spotted toughshank, Spotted Collybia.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Rhodocollybia maculata, common name Spotted Toughshank, is a species of fungus in the Marasmiaceae family of mushrooms.
Dutch: Roestvlekkenzwam, German: Gefleckter Rosasporrübling, Hungarian: Foltos fülőke, Lithuanian: Dėmėtoji plempė, Polish: Monetnica plamista, Russian: Коллибия пятнистая, Swedish: Fläcknagelskivling, Ukrainian: Родоколібія плямиста.
Rhodocollybia maculata is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Omphalotaceae. It is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a convex to flat cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stem. The cap is often spotted or streaked with pinkish-brown to reddish-brown markings on a lighter background. In East and Central Texas, Rhodocollybia maculata can be found growing in clusters or scattered on the ground in wooded areas, particularly under oak, pine, and maple trees. It typically fruits from spring to fall, with peak activity during the summer months. The fungus is considered edible, but its quality is often reported as variable.
Yellow gills of Rhodocollybia maculata var. scorzonerea collected by D. Lewis in a Jasper farm and shown at Mushroom Walk in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019
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Side view of a spotted toughshank mushroom (Rhodocollybia maculata) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Spotted toughshank mushroom (Rhodocollybia maculata) in a pine forest on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Side view of spotted toughshank mushroom (Rhodocollybia maculata) in a pine forest on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 201915451 FM1725, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Gills of spotted toughshank mushroom (Rhodocollybia maculata) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 201915451 FM1725, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Vertical cross section of spotted toughshank mushroom (Rhodocollybia maculata) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 201915451 FM1725, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Spotted toughshank mushrooms (Rhodocollybia maculata) under pines and Yaupon on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, December 7, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Group of spotted toughshank mushrooms (Rhodocollybia maculata) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, December 7, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Underside of a mushroom Rhodocollybia maculata (spore print white) on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, February 12, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Mushroom Rhodocollybia maculata on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, February 12, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Gills of a mushroom Rhodocollybia maculata on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, February 12, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores (in KOH?) of mushroom Rhodocollybia maculata collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, February 12, 2023
Spores (in lugol) of mushroom Rhodocollybia maculata collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, February 12, 2023Observations of Rhodocollybia maculata in East and Central Texas revealed the fungus grows in pine forests, often under pines and Yaupon. In November 2019, specimens were found on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, Cleveland, Texas, with yellow gills and spotted caps. Similar observations were made on December 7, 2019, with groups of mushrooms growing together. Later, in February 2023, the fungus was observed on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery, Texas, with white spore prints and distinctive gills. Microscopic examination of spores in KOH and lugol revealed their characteristics. The fungus appears to thrive in the region's pine forests, with observations spanning multiple months and locations.
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