Synonyms: Agaricus cameleon, Agaricus psittacinus, Agaricus sciophanus, Gliophorus perplexus, Gliophorus sciophanus, Hygrocybe perplexa, Hygrocybe psittacina, Hygrocybe sciophana, Hygrocybe sciophanoides, Hygrophorus perplexus, Hygrophorus psittacinus, Hygrophorus sciophanoides, Hygrophorus sciophanus.
Common name: parrot waxcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Gliophorus psittacinus, commonly known as the Parrot Toadstool or Parrot Waxcap, is a colourful member of the genus Gliophorus, found across Northern Europe. It was formerly known as Hygrocybe psittacina, but a molecular phylogenetics study found it to belong in the genus Gliophorus. It had already been placed in Gliophorus, but it had been considered a synonym of Hygrocybe.
Asturian: Hygrocybe psittacina var. psittacina, Chinese: 青绿湿伞, Dutch: Papegaaizwammetje, Faroese: Pappageyka-vakshattur, Finnish: Papukaijavahakas, French: Hygrocybe perroquet, German: Papageigrüner Saftling, Hungarian: Zöldes nedűgomba, Japanese: ワカクサタケ, Lithuanian: Žalsvoji guotenė, Persian: قارچ طوطی, Polish: Wilgotnica papuzia, Russian: Гигроцибе пёстрая, Swedish: Papegojvaxskivling.
Gliophorus psittacinus is a species of fungus characterized by its small to medium size, bright green to yellow-green cap, and white to pale yellow gills. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the fall, often growing in clusters on the ground in wooded areas, particularly under oak and pine trees. The fungus has been found in various counties, including Brazos, Grimes, and Montgomery, where it tends to thrive in moist, shaded environments with rich soil.
Viscid orange mushrooms Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, December 23, 2018
Group of viscid orange waxcap mushrooms Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, December 23, 2018
Orange waxcap mushrooms Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, February 8, 2020
Waxycap mushrooms Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus)(?) in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, November 10, 2021
Underside of waxycap mushrooms Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus)(?) in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, November 10, 2021
Side view of waxycap mushrooms Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus)(?) in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, November 10, 2021
Viscid orange waxcap mushrooms Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus) collected at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, November 13, 2021
Parrot waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus) on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 15, 2021
Side view of parrot waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus) on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 15, 2021
Underside of parrot waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus) on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 15, 2021
Underside of an orange mushroom Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 18, 2023
Viscid orange mushroom Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 18, 2023
Spores of mushroom Gliophorus psittacinus (Gliophorus perplexus) collected in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 19, 2023
Spore size 7.9 - 8.7 × 4.4 - 4.7 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1.63 - 1.9.
Parrot waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus)(?) on Wilderness Trail in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 23, 2024
Side view of parrot waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus)(?) on Wilderness Trail in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 23, 2024
Spores of Parrot waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus)(?) collected in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 23, 2024
Parrot waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 3, 2024
Side view of parrot waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 3, 2024
Spores of parrot waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 3, 2024Observations of Gliophorus psittacinus in East and Central Texas reveal a widespread presence of the fungus. The viscid orange mushrooms were found in various locations, including Sam Houston National Forest, Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Lake Bryan Park, and Lick Creek Park. They typically grew on trails, paths, and sandy areas. The mushrooms were observed during different times of the year, from November to May, with multiple sightings in December, February, and March. Some observations included detailed views of the mushroom's underside and spores, which were collected for further study. The fungus was often identified as Gliophorus psittacinus, although some observations noted it as Gliophorus perplexus, suggesting possible synonymy or misidentification. Overall, the observations suggest that Gliophorus psittacinus is a common species in East and Central Texas.
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