Common name: Texan sister ringless Amanita.
Amanita texasorora is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its small to medium size, grayish-brown cap, and white gills. It is found in East and Central Texas, typically growing in association with oak and pine trees. The fungus fruits from summer to fall, producing caps that range from 2-5 cm in diameter. Amanita texasorora is considered rare in the region, with limited records of its occurrence.
Gills of Amanita texasorora mushroom on a forest road near Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, May 23, 2018
Amanita texasorora mushroom on a forest road near Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, May 23, 2018
Xanthoconium and Amanita texasorora mushrooms in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018
Gills of Xanthoconium and Amanita texasorora mushrooms in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018
Grisette mushroom Texan Sister Ringless Amanita (Amanita texasorora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018
Underside of Texan Sister Ringless Amanita mushroom (Amanita texasorora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018
Dissected Texan Sister Ringless Amanita mushroom (Amanita texasorora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018
Amanita texasorora ("Texan Sister Ringless Amanita") mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 29, 2018
Brown grisette mushrooms Amanita texasorora(?) in a pine forest on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 15, 2018
Texan Sister Ringless Amanita mushrooms (Amanita texasorora) on Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, June 29, 2019
(Amanita texasorora mushrooms on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, June 29, 2019
Side view of Amanita texasorora mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 20, 2019
Cap of Amanita texasorora mushroom in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019
Grisette mushrooms Texan Sister Ringless Amanita (Amanita texasorora) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 6, 2020
Gills of grisette mushrooms Texan Sister Ringless Amanita (Amanita texasorora) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 6, 2020
"Texan Sister Ringless Amanita" mushrooms (Amanita texasorora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2020
Texan sister ringless Amanita mushrooms (Amanita texasorora) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 13, 2020
Side view of ringless Amanita mushrooms Amanita texasorora on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 13, 2020
Dissected ringless Amanita mushrooms Amanita texasorora on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 13, 2020
Texan sister ringless Amanita mushrooms (Amanita texasorora)(?) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 17, 2021
Mushrooms Amanita texasorora under post oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 9, 2022
Spores of Amanita texasorora mushrooms collected under post oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 9, 2022
Mushrooms Amanita texasorora on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2023
Gills of mushroom Amanita texasorora on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2023
Caps of mushrooms Amanita texasorora on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2023
Spores of mushrooms Amanita texasorora collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2023The fungus Amanita texasorora was observed in East and Central Texas from 2018 to 2023. The majority of sightings were in Lick Creek Park (26 observations) and Sam Houston National Forest (12 observations). The mushrooms were typically found under post oaks, pine trees, or on forest roads and trails. Observations were made during various months, including May, June, July, November, and April. The descriptions included details about the mushroom's gills, caps, stems, and spores. Some observations noted the presence of other fungi, such as Xanthoconium. The consistency of sightings in specific locations suggests that Amanita texasorora is a relatively common species in these areas. Overall, the observations provide valuable information about the distribution, habitat, and characteristics of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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