Common name: purple-bloom russula.
Russula mariae is a species of mushroom characterized by its large to very large size, cap diameter up to 20 cm, and white to cream-colored gills and spores. The cap is typically brown to reddish-brown with greenish or bluish tints. In East and Central Texas, it is often found growing solitary or in small groups on the ground in hardwood forests, particularly under oak, beech, and pine trees, from June to October.
Underside of a brittlegill mushroom Russula mariae on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 2, 2018
LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Red cap of a brittlegill mushroom Russula mariae on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 2, 2018LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Brittlegill mushroom Russula mariae on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 2, 2018LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of brittlegill mushroom Russula mariae on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 15, 2018LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Brittlegill mushroom Russula mariae on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 15, 2018LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Purple-bloom russula mushrooms (Russula mariae) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2021LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula mariae on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2021LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Spores of a brittlegill mushroom Russula mariae(?) taken from Washington-on-the-Brazos 12/24/2021. Texas, February 15, 2022
Underside of a purple brittlegill mushroom Russula mariae on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 15, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Purple brittlegill mushroom Russula mariae on muddy soil on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 15, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of a brittlegill mushroom Russula mariae collected in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 15, 2022Observations of the fungus Russula mariae in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations, including Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. The species is found to have a distinctive red or purple cap, with some specimens exhibiting a more vibrant coloration. The mushrooms are often seen growing on the ground, sometimes in floodplains, and can be found in a variety of environments, from June to August. Close-up observations show the underside of the mushroom, revealing its gills, and spore samples have been collected for further study. The species appears to be relatively common in the region, with multiple sightings reported over several years, including in different seasons and locations within East and Central Texas.
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