Synonyms: Amanita citrina, Amanita mappa, Amanita porphyria.
Common name: Coker's Lavender Staining Amanita.
Amanita lavendula is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its lavender to purple cap, white gills, and volva at the base of the stem. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from April to July, often in association with oak and pine trees. The fungus has been found in wooded areas, including those dominated by Quercus stellata and Pinus taeda, and can grow singly or in small groups. Its distribution in the region appears to be scattered, with reports from counties including Houston, Trinity, and Bastrop.
Mushroom Amanita lavendula group in a pine forest on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, April 22, 2018
Mushroom Amanita lavendula group on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, April 22, 2018
Amanita lavendula mushroom on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018
Side view of Amanita lavendula mushroom on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018
Mushrooms Amanita lavendula grou on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 21, 2018
Mushrooms Amanita lavendula group in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018
Amanita lavendula mushrooms in a pine forest on North Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 6, 2018
Dissected Amanita lavendula mushrooms on North Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 6, 2018
Mushroom Amanita lavendula on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, December 16, 2018
Mushrooms Amanita lavendula in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 27, 2019
Mushroom of Amanita lavendula group under a live oak in a city cemetery. College Station, Texas, February 19, 2020
Side view of mushroom of Amanita lavendula group under a live oak in a city cemetery. College Station, Texas, February 19, 2020
Dissected mushroom of Amanita lavendula group under a live oak in a city cemetery. College Station, Texas, February 19, 2020
Side view of Amanita lavendula mushroom on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Cap of a mature mushroom Amanita lavendula on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Cross section of a mushroom Amanita lavendula on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Mushrooms Amanita lavendula under pines and oaks on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, January 20, 2021
Cross section of mushrooms Amanita lavendula under pines and oaks on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, January 20, 2021
Side view of mushrooms Amanita lavendula under pines and oaks on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, January 20, 2021
Mushroom of Amanita lavendula group under blackjack oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2021
Side view of mushroom of Amanita lavendula group in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2021
Amanita lavendula(?) mushrooms on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022
Gills of Amanita lavendula(?) mushroom on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022
Underside of Amanita lavendula(?) mushrooms on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022
Spores of Amanita lavendula(?) mushrooms from Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022
Underside of mushrooms of Amanita lavendula group in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 24, 2024
Spores of mushrooms of Amanita lavendula group collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 24, 2024The fungus Amanita lavendula was observed in East and Central Texas from 2018 to 2024. The majority of sightings were in Sam Houston National Forest, with additional observations in Lick Creek Park and Huntsville State Park. The mushrooms were typically found under pine, oak, or mixed tree species. Observations occurred throughout the year, with a concentration in spring (April-May) and fall (November-December). Some observations included detailed descriptions of the mushroom's morphology, such as cap shape, gill structure, and spore characteristics. The data suggests that Amanita lavendula is present in the region, with a possible preference for certain tree species and habitats. The observations provide valuable information on the distribution and ecology of this fungus in East and Central Texas. Overall, the data contributes to our understanding of the fungal diversity in the region.
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