Synonyms: Agaricus conigenoides, Collybia conigenoides, Gymnopus conigenoides, Pseudohiatula conigenoides.
Common name: Magnolia-cone Mushroom.
Strobilurus conigenoides is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a conic to bell-shaped cap that ranges in color from yellow-brown to reddish-brown. It has a slender stem and gills that are narrowly attached to the stem. In East and Central Texas, this fungus typically fruits in the spring, often growing in clusters on decaying conifer logs, particularly those of eastern red cedar and other junipers. The caps are usually 1-3 cm in diameter and the stems are up to 6 cm long. It is a relatively rare find in the region, but can be encountered in areas with abundant conifer debris.
Magnolia Cone Mushroom (Strobilurus conigenoides) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 8, 2013
23200 Park Road, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 20131618 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) among dry magnolia leaves on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 20131618 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Strobilurus conigenoides mushrooms growing from a magnolia cone on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 20131618 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Mushrooms Strobilurus conigenoides on a magnolia cone on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, September 22, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of Strobilurus conigenoides mushrooms on a magnolia cone on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, September 22, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 28, 201823200 Park Rd, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Magnolia cones with mushrooms Strobilurus conigenoides in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 28, 201823200 Park Rd, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 6, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 21, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 21, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Masses of magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 21, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018Kirby Nature Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, September 28, 201915451 FM1725, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) among leaves in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 26, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Magnolia cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 11, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Magnolia-cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020
Spores of magnolia-cone mushrooms (Strobilurus conigenoides) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 30, 2022Observations of Strobilurus conigenoides in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows on magnolia cones, often among dry leaves. It was found in various locations, including Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Big Thicket National Preserve, Sam Houston National Forest, and along trails such as Kirby Trail and Caney Creek Trail. The mushrooms were observed from September to November, with some sightings as early as September 22 and as late as December 20. They were often found in masses, with multiple mushrooms growing on a single magnolia cone. The fungus was also found in different areas of the forests, including Big Creek Scenic Area and Winters Bayou Trail. Spores of the mushroom were collected on October 30, 2022, on Caney Creek Trail. Overall, Strobilurus conigenoides appears to be widely distributed in East and Central Texas.
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