Common name: Hated Caesar.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Amanita spreta is an inedible species of the genus Amanita.
Amanita spreta is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its small to medium size, grayish-brown cap, and white gills. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from summer to fall, often in association with oak and pine trees. The cap ranges from 2-6 cm in diameter, and the stem is 3-7 cm tall with a bulbous base. It has been found in various regions of East and Central Texas, including the Piney Woods and the Post Oak Savannah ecoregions.
Pale variant of Hated Caesar mushroom (Amanita spreta) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 9, 2018
Cross section of Hated Caesar mushroom (Amanita spreta) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 9, 2018
Hated Caesar mushrooms (Amanita spreta(?)) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 31, 2020
Caps of Hated Caesar mushrooms (Amanita spreta(?)) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 31, 2020
Dissected Hated Caesar mushrooms (Amanita spreta(?)) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 31, 2020
Hated Caesar mushrooms (Amanita spreta) on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery, Texas, September 13, 2020
Underside of mushrooms (Amanita spreta(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2024
Side view of mushrooms (Amanita spreta(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2024
Spores of mushrooms (Amanita spreta(?)) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2024Observations of Amanita spreta in East and Central Texas reveal various morphological characteristics. In Lick Creek Park, a pale variant was found on October 9, 2018. Cross-sections of the mushroom showed distinct features. On July 31, 2020, specimens were observed on the Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail in Sam Houston National Forest, with notable caps and dissected parts. Similar observations were made on September 13, 2020, on the Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground. Later, on September 9, 2024, mushrooms were found in Lick Creek Park, with detailed views of their underside, side, and spores. These observations suggest that Amanita spreta can be found in various locations in East and Central Texas, exhibiting consistent characteristics. The specimens were often associated with specific habitats, such as trails and parks, during different times of the year.
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