Synonyms: Lepiota hortensis, Leucoagaricus hortensis.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Chlorophyllum hortense is a species of agaric fungus in the family Agaricaceae. Originally named as a species of Lepiota by American mycologist William Alphonso Murrill in 1917, it was transferred to Chlorophyllum by Else Vellinga in 2002. The fungus is found in Australia and North America. In 2006, it was reported from China.
Chlorophyllum hortense is a species of mushroom that belongs to the family Agaricaceae. It is characterized by its greenish-blue gills and spores, and a cap that ranges from grayish-brown to yellowish-brown in color. In East and Central Texas, Chlorophyllum hortense has been found growing in lawns, meadows, and along roadsides, typically in areas with rich soil and abundant moisture. It often fruits in the spring and summer months, particularly after heavy rainfall. The species is considered edible, but caution is advised due to potential confusion with lookalike species that may be toxic.
Mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense on a lawn on Wolf Pen Creek Trail. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2013
Chlorophyllum hortense mushrooms on gulf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 14, 2018
Fairy ring of Chlorophyllum hortense mushrooms on gulf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 14, 2018
Young Chlorophyllum hortense mushrooms on gulf course of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 14, 2018
Mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense(?) on a lawn in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 30, 2020
Side view of mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense(?) on a lawn in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 30, 2020
Mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense on New Main Drive on campus of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 26, 2020
Mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense on a lawn near a forest in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Caps of mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Gills of mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Spores of mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense from edge of grassy meadow, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Spores (in KOH) of a parasol mushroom Chlorophyllum hortense from a lawn in front of an apartment, collected 3 days before (without a picture, but a similar mushroom was photographed later 4/26/2026). College Station, Texas, April 26, 2026
Mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense on a lawn in front of an apartment on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2026
Spores of parasol mushrooms Chlorophyllum hortense from a lawn. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2026Observations of Chlorophyllum hortense in East and Central Texas reveal its presence on lawns, golf courses, and near forests. In College Station, the fungus was found on Wolf Pen Creek Trail, Texas A&M University's golf course, and New Main Drive. The mushrooms formed a fairy ring on the golf course and were also seen in various stages of growth, including young specimens. Similar observations were made in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, where the fungus grew on lawns near forests. Close-up views of the mushrooms' caps, gills, and spores were also documented. The sightings occurred during different times of the year, including March, June, September, and October, indicating a potentially long fruiting season for Chlorophyllum hortense in this region.
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