Synonyms: Agaricus rheicolor, Agaricus rheicolorus, Agaricus tenuipes, Collybia rheicolor, Collybia tenuipes, Gymnopus tenuipes, Heimiomyces rheicolor, Heimiomyces tenuipes, Heliomyces rheicolor, Marasmius rheicolor, Micromphale rheicolor.
Xeromphalina tenuipes is a small to medium-sized fungus with a yellow to orange cap, 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stem, 2-6 cm long. It grows in clusters on decaying wood, particularly pine and oak. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found in wooded areas, especially in the spring and fall. The fungus prefers moist environments and can be found near streams and rivers. Its distribution in the region includes the Piney Woods of East Texas and the Edwards Plateau of Central Texas, where it fruits from March to November.
Mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) on pieces of rotting wood in deep shade in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
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Close up of mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Orange mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 20181406 Torrey Pines Court, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gills of Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
Mushroom Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) found on a pice of rotting wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gills of Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cap of Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Orange mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) growing on a twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 202014802 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of orange mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) growing on a twig against a dark oak log background in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 202014802 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Orange mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) growing placed on a dark oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 202014802 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close-up of orange mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) growing placed on a dark oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 202014802 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 27, 2020Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) on rotting wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 27, 2020Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gills of a mushroom Xeromphalina tenuipes (Heimiomyces tenuipes) in Hensel Park. Bryan, Texas, May 29, 2020100 Fleetwood St, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes on wet rotting oak wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2021Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Mushroom Xeromphalina tenuipes on a fallen wood stick in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 1, 2022Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Brown cap of a mushroom Xeromphalina tenuipes on a fallen wood stick in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 1, 2022Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Gills of a mushroom Xeromphalina tenuipes in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 1, 2022Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Mushrooms Xeromphalina tenuipes on rotting oak wood in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 202223292 Farm-to-Market Road 1155, Washington, Texas 77880, United StatesMushrooms of the species Xeromphalina tenuipes were observed growing on rotting wood in deep shade in various locations across East and Central Texas. They were found in Lick Creek Park, College Station, on multiple occasions between May 2018 and September 2022, as well as in Hensel Park, Bryan, and Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The mushrooms typically had orange caps and were seen growing on pieces of rotting wood, twigs, and fallen wood sticks. Close-up observations revealed details of their gills and underside. They were also found on wet rotting oak wood, indicating a preference for moist environments. The consistency of these observations across different locations and times suggests that Xeromphalina tenuipes is a common species in the region, thriving in shaded areas with abundant decaying wood.
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