Synonyms: Agaricus familia, Collybia familia, Gymnopus familia.
Clitocybula familia is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus that grows in clusters on deciduous logs, stumps, and soil. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, particularly after heavy rainfall. The cap is 1-4 cm in diameter, convex to flat, and tan to brown with a slightly wrinkled or veined surface. The gills are crowded, free from the stem, and pale yellow to cream-colored. The stem is slender, equal, and hairy at the base. It is found in a variety of woodland habitats, including oak, pine, and mixed hardwood forests, often in association with decaying wood.
Coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018
Colony of coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018
Masses of coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018
Side view of coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018
Caps of coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018
Coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a red cedar tree near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, October 7, 2018
Large colony of coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a red cedar tree near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, October 7, 2018
Upper view of coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia near red cedar trees at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, April 5, 2020
Coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia near red cedar trees at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, April 5, 2020
Caps of mushrooms Clitocybula familia at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, April 5, 2020
Gills of mushrooms Clitocybula familia at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, April 5, 2020
Coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia near a red cedar tree on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 13, 2020
Coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a stump on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2020
Masses of coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a stump on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2020
Caps of mushrooms Clitocybula familia at the base of a stump on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2020
Clitocybula familia mushrooms on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020
Underside of Clitocybula familia mushrooms on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020
Coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia on an old stump of oak or may be juniper on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2021
Masses of coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a rotting stump on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2021
Coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia with their side view on a rotting stump on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2021
Large clusters of coincap mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a rotting stump on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2021
Mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a stump near Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 15, 2021
Masses of mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a stump near Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 15, 2021
Caps of mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a stump near Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 15, 2021
Stems of mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a stump near Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 15, 2021
Close-up of mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a stump near Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 15, 2021
Caps and gills of mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a stump near Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 15, 2021
Young mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a log in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022
Cluster of young mushrooms Clitocybula familia on a log in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022
Tiny young mushrooms Clitocybula familia on rotting wood in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022
Cluster of tiny young mushrooms Clitocybula familia on rotting wood in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022
Close-up of young mushrooms Clitocybula familia on rotting wood in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022
Gills of young mushrooms Clitocybula familia in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022
Side view of young mushrooms Clitocybula familia in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022
Spores of mushrooms Clitocybula familia collected in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2022The fungus Clitocybula familia was observed in East and Central Texas from 2018 to 2022. The majority of sightings were in College Station, with additional observations at Somerville Lake State Park and Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms typically grew at the base of trees, particularly red cedar, or on rotting stumps and logs. They often formed large colonies or clusters. Observations were made during various seasons, including spring, summer, and fall. The mushrooms' caps, gills, stems, and spores were documented. Some observations noted young or tiny mushrooms, while others showed mature specimens. Overall, the data suggests that Clitocybula familia is a common species in the region, often associated with decaying wood and tree bases. The observations provide valuable information on the habitat and growth patterns of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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