Laccaria trichodermophora is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a bell-shaped cap that ranges from pinkish-brown to tan, often with a wrinkled or veined appearance. It has a slender stem and gills that are attached to the stem. In East and Central Texas, Laccaria trichodermophora typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often in association with oak and pine trees. It can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and along roadsides. The fungus is mycorrhizal, forming symbiotic relationships with the roots of its host plants.
Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria trichodermophora(?) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019
Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria trichodermophora found under longleaf pines in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019
Side view of deceiver mushrooms Laccaria trichodermophora in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 23, 2019
Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria trichodermophora on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 2019
Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria trichodermophora under pines on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, November 24, 2019
Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria trichodermophora under pines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 1, 2019
Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria trichodermophora on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, December 7, 2019Observations of the fungus Laccaria trichodermophora in East and Central Texas revealed its presence in various locations. The species was found on Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, under longleaf pines in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve, and on Winters Bayou Trail, also in Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms were typically observed under pine trees, suggesting a possible symbiotic relationship. Multiple sightings occurred between November 16 and December 7, 2019, indicating a likely fruiting period during this time. The fungus was spotted in different areas of the national forest, including north of Montgomery and near Cleveland, Texas. The consistent association with pines across various locations suggests a specific ecological niche for Laccaria trichodermophora in East and Central Texas.
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