Synonyms: Agaricus caligatus, Agaricus nardosmius, Agaricus neomartes, Armillaria caligata, Mastoleucomyces caligatus, Mastoleucomyces nardosmius, Sphaerocephalus caligatus.
Common names: true booted knight, Brown Matsutake, False Matsutake.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Tricholoma caligatum is a mushroom of the agaric genus Tricholoma. It is a large species with a distinct sheathing ring on the stem, found in mycorrhizal association with various trees throughout the Mediterranean. It is sometimes referred to as the European Matsutake, though it is certainly gastronomically inferior to the true Matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake), a related species highly prized in Japan.
Tricholoma caligatum is a medium to large-sized mushroom with a brown to grayish-brown cap, often with a distinctive umbo, and white to pale yellow gills. It has a stout stem and a mealy or earthy odor. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the fall, particularly under oak and pine trees, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges and urban parks. The cap ranges from 3-8 cm in diameter, and the stem is 4-7 cm tall and 1-2 cm thick. Spores are white, elliptical, and measure 5-6 x 3-4 microns.
Brown Matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma caligatum) on a steep terrace 3 m above the creek, 3 m from the creek in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021
Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Brown Matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma caligatum) between the trail and the creek, half-covered by dry leaves in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Gills of brown Matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma caligatum) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Brown Matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma caligatum) on a tall terrace over the creek, almost covered by dry leaves in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Brown Matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma caligatum) in dry leaves in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Cross section of brown Matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma caligatum) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 21, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, United StatesObservations of Tricholoma caligatum in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in specific environments. Brown Matsutake mushrooms were found on steep terraces 3m above creeks and between trails and creeks, often half-covered by dry leaves. They were also spotted on tall terraces over creeks, almost covered by dry leaves. The mushrooms were observed in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, Shepherd, Texas, on November 21, 2021. The gills and cross-sections of the mushrooms were also examined, providing further insight into their structure. The fungus seems to thrive in areas with proximity to water sources and abundant leaf litter, suggesting a preference for humid and shaded environments. The observations highlight the habitat preferences of Tricholoma caligatum in East and Central Texas.
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