Synonym: Naucoria retigera.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Agrocybe retigera is a species of mushroom in the genus Agrocybe. The first known sighting of the species was in the early 1950s. It was first described by author Speggazini Singer in 1950. The mushroom has since been found in common areas, especially grassy ones, such as gardens, meadows and parks. Agrocybe retigera is most commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical areas around the globe. The size of the cap is usually between 17 and 44 millimetres, and it is generally pale in colour. The colour of the mushroom itself ranges from cream to pale-brown.
Agrocybe retigera is a species of mushroom that grows in fields, meadows, and along roadsides. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the spring and summer months, producing small to medium-sized caps that are brown to tan in color with a distinctive reticulate pattern on the stem. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including lawns, pastures, and woodland edges, often in association with grasses and other herbaceous plants. The fungus is considered to be relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and ample moisture.
Small lawn mushrooms Agrocybe retigera, turf mottlegill (Panaeolus fimicola) and Parasola in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 21, 2018
Small fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera from a grassy lawn in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 21, 2018
Side view of small fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera found on a sewage line cutting in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 21, 2018
Small fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera from grass of a sewage line cutting in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 21, 2018
Small fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera on a grassy lawn in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 21, 2019
Fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera taken from grass near the trail on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 28, 2020
Side view of fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera taken from grass near the trail on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 28, 2020
Small fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera taken from grass near the trail on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 28, 2020
Underside of fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera taken from grass near the trail on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 28, 2020
Fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera in a prairie field in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 7, 2021
Side view of fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera on a grassy field in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 7, 2021
Fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Mature fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera on a grassy lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Close-up of fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 11, 2024
Spores (in KOH) of fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe retigera from a lawn, collected in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 11, 2024Observations of the fungus Agrocybe retigera in East and Central Texas show that it grows in various grassy areas, including lawns, parks, and prairies. It was found in Lick Creek Park, College Station, on multiple occasions (2018-2019), as well as in Sam Houston National Forest (2020) and Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site (2021-2022). The fungus was also spotted in Bee Creek Park, College Station, in 2024. It typically grows in small groups, with mature mushrooms appearing on lawns and grassy fields. Spore prints were taken from specimens found in Bee Creek Park, allowing for further identification. Overall, Agrocybe retigera appears to be a common sight in East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with lush grass and suitable growing conditions. The fungus was observed during various times of the year, including summer and fall.
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