Synonym: Tulostoma mammosum.
Tulostoma rufum is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Agaricaceae. It is a small to medium-sized fungus with a reddish-brown to brownish-red peridium and a stipe that is typically 2-5 cm long. The gleba is powdery and yellowish to olive-brown. In East and Central Texas, Tulostoma rufum can be found growing in sandy or clay soils, often in association with oak or pine trees. It typically fruits in the summer and fall months, from July to November. Specimens have been collected in various counties, including Brazos, Grimes, and Walker counties in East Texas, and Bastrop, Travis, and Williamson counties in Central Texas.
Stalked puffball mushrooms Tulostoma rufum 0.2 m from a sandy road, mostly on sand, under Yaupon, in red cedar forest at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 18, 2021
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Stalked puffball mushrooms Tulostoma rufum on sandy soil near a road through red cedar forest at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 18, 2021817 Lakeview Ln, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Stalked puffball mushrooms Tulostoma rufum on black background at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 18, 2021817 Lakeview Ln, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Side view of stalked puffball mushrooms Tulostoma rufum at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 18, 2021817 Lakeview Ln, Somerville, TX 77879, USAObservations of the fungus Tulostoma rufum in East and Central Texas reveal that it thrives in sandy soil environments. Specifically, it was found growing on sand near a road in a red cedar forest at Lake Somerville Trailway, often under Yaupon trees. The mushrooms were spotted at a distance of approximately 0.2 meters from the road, suggesting they can tolerate some level of disturbance. The fungus was consistently observed on sandy soil, indicating a preference for well-drained substrates. Photographs taken at Lake Somerville Trailway showcase the mushrooms' appearance, including their stalked structure and coloration, with one image featuring them against a black background to highlight their details. A side view of the mushrooms provides additional insight into their morphology. These findings contribute to our understanding of Tulostoma rufum's ecological habits in East and Central Texas.
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