Synonyms: Collybia compressipes, Collybia luxurians, Collybidium luxurians.
Common name: Luxury Caps.
Gymnopus luxurians is a species of fungus that grows in clusters on deciduous trees, particularly oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from May to October, producing small to medium-sized caps that are reddish-brown to orange-brown with a velvety texture. The stems are slender and hairy, ranging in color from yellowish to brownish. This fungus is commonly found in wooded areas, often on stumps or logs, and can form large colonies.
Luxury Caps mushroom (Gymnopus luxurians) on a lawn in Thomas Park. College Station, Texas, November 17, 2017
Gills of Luxury Caps mushroom (Gymnopus luxurians) on a lawn in Thomas Park. College Station, Texas, November 17, 2017
Dissected Luxury Caps mushroom (Gymnopus luxurians) on a lawn in Thomas Park. College Station, Texas, November 17, 2017
Luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) under live oaks on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018
Luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) on mulch under live oaks on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018
Group of luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) under live oaks on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018
Masses of luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) under live oaks on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018
Luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) growing on mulch under live oaks on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018
Cluster of luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) under live oaks on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018
Gills of luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) under live oaks on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018
Young luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) under live oaks on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018
Luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) on mulch under a live oak on Texas Avenue near Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 28, 2020
Cluster of luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) on mulch under a live oak on Texas Avenue near Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 28, 2020
Caps of mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) on mulch under a live oak on Texas Avenue near Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 28, 2020
Luxury cap mushrooms (Gymnopus luxurians) on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2020
Mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians among pine needles and twigs on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020
Underside of mushroom Gymnopus luxurians at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, July 17, 2021
Mushroom Gymnopus luxurians under juniper trees at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, July 17, 2021
Mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians under pines on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, December 5, 2021
Mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 25, 2022
Mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians on Road FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 25, 2022
Cap of a mushroom Gymnopus luxurians(?) under tall water oaks and yaupon in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 2, 2024
Mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians(?) under water oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 2, 2024
Underside of a mushroom Gymnopus luxurians(?) under water oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 2, 2024
Cross section of a mushroom Gymnopus luxurians(?) under water oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 2, 2024
Hyphae (in Congo Red) of mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians(?) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 2, 2024
Hyphae and basidia(?) of mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians(?) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 2, 2024
Spores of mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians(?) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 2, 2024
Cross section of mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 10, 2024
Spores of mushrooms Gymnopus luxurians collected a day before in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 11, 2024The fungus Gymnopus luxurians was observed in East and Central Texas over several years (2017-2024). The majority of sightings were in College Station, with multiple observations on the university golf course, in Thomas Park, and Lick Creek Park. The mushrooms typically grew under live oaks, pines, or juniper trees, often on mulch or among pine needles. Observations were made at various times of the year, including spring, summer, fall, and winter. Some observations included detailed descriptions of the mushroom's morphology, such as gills, caps, and spores. The data suggests that Gymnopus luxurians is a common species in the region, with a wide range of habitats and growth patterns. Overall, these observations provide valuable information on the distribution and ecology of this fungus in East and Central Texas. Further study could help elucidate its role in local ecosystems.
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