Synonym: Agaricus truncicola.
Common name: trunk funnel.
Clitocybe truncicola is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Tricholomataceae. It is characterized by its funnel-shaped cap, typically 2-5 cm in diameter, with a wavy or lobed margin and a smooth, grayish-brown to tan surface. The gills are decurrent, crowded, and white to pale gray. The stem is 2-4 cm long, 0.5-1 cm thick, and equal in width throughout. In East and Central Texas, Clitocybe truncicola has been found growing solitary or in small groups on the ground in wooded areas, often associated with oak, pine, and other deciduous trees, typically from late summer to early fall.
Waxy looking mushroom Clitocybe truncicola(?) found on soil near a rotting oak on a terrace above the creek on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Side view of a mushroom Clitocybe truncicola(?) found on soil near a rotting oak on a terrace above the creek on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Gills of a mushroom Clitocybe truncicola(?) found on soil near a rotting oak on a terrace above the creek on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Cross section of a mushroom Clitocybe truncicola(?) found on soil near a rotting oak on a terrace above the creek on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Cap and stem of a mushroom Clitocybe truncicola(?) found on soil near a rotting oak on a terrace above the creek on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) found in shady area near the ground on a mossy rotting oak tree and moved to upper side of the tree for taking a picture on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Close-up of mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) found in shady area near the ground on a mossy rotting oak tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Small translucent mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) found in shady area near the ground on a mossy rotting oak tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 12, 2020
Mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) near a fallen oak near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 13, 2021
Close-up view of mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) near a fallen oak near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 13, 2021
Mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) on a mossy fallen oak near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 13, 2021
Mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) on rotting oak wood near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 13, 2021
Side view of mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) near a fallen oak near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 13, 2021
Funnel mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 4, 2021
Underside of funnel mushrooms Clitocybe truncicola(?) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 4, 2021Observations of the fungus Clitocybe truncicola in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations, including near rotting oak trees on the Lone Star Hiking Trail and North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms were found growing on soil, mossy rotting oak trees, and fallen oak wood, often in shady areas. They exhibited a waxy appearance, with translucent stems and caps, and funnel-shaped gills. The observations spanned several months, from December 2020 to July 2021, suggesting that the fungus may be active throughout the year. The mushrooms were typically small, with some growing in clusters, and were often found near water sources, such as creeks. Overall, the observations provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of Clitocybe truncicola in East and Central Texas.
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