Synonyms: Amplariella flavoconia, Venenarius flavoconius.
Common names: yellow spotted amanita, Yellow Patches.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Amanita flavoconia, commonly known as yellow patches, yellow wart, orange Amanita, or yellow-dust Amanita, is a species of mushroom in the family Amanitaceae. It has an orangish-yellow cap with yellowish-orange patches or warts, a yellowish-orange annulus, and a white to orange stem. Common and widespread throughout eastern North America, Amanita flavoconia grows on the ground in broad-leaved and mixed forests, especially in mycorrhizal association with hemlock.
Chinese: 黄毒蝇鹅膏菌, French: Amanite à voile jaune.
Amanita flavoconia is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita. It has a bright yellow to orange-yellow cap, often with a rounded or conical shape, and can grow up to 10 cm in diameter. The gills are free from the stem and white or pale yellow in color. The stem is typically white or light yellow, with a bulbous base. In East and Central Texas, Amanita flavoconia has been found growing in association with oak and pine trees, often in sandy or clay soils. It typically fruits from summer to fall, with peak activity during the months of August and September.
Yellow patches (yellow-dust, or orange) Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, May 12, 2018
Dissected yellow patches (yellow-dust, or orange) Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, May 12, 2018
Examining yellow-dust Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) by President of Gulf States Mycological Society David Lewis in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, June 23, 2018
Leucocoprinus longistriatus and Amanita flavoconia (in background) mushrooms on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 7, 2018
Yellow patches (yellow-dust, or orange) Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 7, 2018
Yellow-dust Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 7, 2018
Side view of yellow-dust Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 7, 2018
Amanita flavoconia and Amanita sect. Caesareae mushrooms on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, September 15, 2018
Yellow-dust Amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 23, 2018
Yellow-dust Amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 21, 2018
Underside of yellow patches (yellow-dust, or orange) Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 28, 2019
Yellow patches (yellow-dust, or orange) Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 28, 2019
Yellow-dust Amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 6, 2020
Side view of yellow-dust Amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 6, 2020
Dissected yellow-dust Amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 6, 2020
Yellow-dust Amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 15, 2020
Yellow-dust Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 25, 2020
Side view of yellow-dust Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 25, 2020
Cross section of yellow-dust Amanita mushroom (Amanita flavoconia) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 25, 2020
Yellow spotted amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020
Side view of yellow spotted amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020
Underside of yellow spotted amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 28, 2021
Caps of yellow spotted amanita mushrooms (Amanita flavoconia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 28, 2021Observations of Amanita flavoconia in East and Central Texas were made over several years, from 2018 to 2021. The fungus was found in various locations, including the Sam Houston National Forest, Lone Star Hiking Trail, and Lick Creek Park. It was typically identified by its yellow or orange patches, with some specimens displaying a yellow-dust appearance. The mushrooms were often found in groups, and their sizes and shapes varied. Some observations included dissected specimens, which provided a closer look at the fungus's internal structure. The Amanita flavoconia was also observed alongside other mushroom species, such as Leucocoprinus longistriatus. The sightings occurred during different times of the year, with a concentration of observations in the spring and fall months.
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