Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Agaricaceae: Lepiota magnispora Murrill

Lepiota magnispora – yellowfoot dapplerling

Synonyms: Lepiota metulaespora, Lepiota metulispora, Lepiota ventriosospora.

Common name: yellowfoot dapplerling.

AI-generated description

Lepiota magnispora is a species of mushroom characterized by its large spores, typically measuring 7-10 micrometers in length. In East and Central Texas, it has been found growing solitary or in small groups on the ground in wooded areas, often associated with oak and pine trees. The cap is usually 3-6 cm in diameter, white to cream-colored, and covered with small, brownish scales. The gills are free from the stem and white, turning pinkish-brown as the spores mature. Fruitings typically occur from summer to fall, with a peak in late August and September.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Yellowfoot dapperling mushrooms (Lepiota magnispora)(?) under oaks in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, July 8, 2021

Yellowfoot dapplerling mushroom (Lepiota magnispora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2024

Close-up of yellowfoot dapplerling mushroom (Lepiota magnispora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2024

Section of yellowfoot dapplerling mushroom (Lepiota magnispora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2024

Spores of yellowfoot dapplerling mushroom (Lepiota magnispora) (spore print white, turns brown in lugol), collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2024

Cap of yellowfoot dapplerling mushroom (Lepiota magnispora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2024

Side view of yellowfoot dapplerling mushroom (Lepiota magnispora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2024

Underside of yellowfoot dapplerling mushroom (Lepiota magnispora) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2024

Yellowfoot dapplerling mushrooms (Lepiota magnispora(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 19, 2024

Underside of yellowfoot dapplerling mushrooms (Lepiota magnispora(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 19, 2024

Gills of yellowfoot dapplerling mushrooms (Lepiota magnispora(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 19, 2024

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Lepiota magnispora in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows under oak trees, specifically in Hensel Park and Lick Creek Park in College Station, Texas. The mushrooms were found on multiple occasions, including July 8, 2021, and May 6 and 8, 2024. Close-up observations show the characteristics of the mushroom, including its cap, section, and spores. Spore prints taken from the mushroom turned brown in lugol, indicating a specific chemical reaction. The underside of the mushroom was also observed, providing further insight into its morphology. These observations suggest that Lepiota magnispora is present in the region and can be found in association with oak trees, particularly in parks and green spaces. The repeated sightings over several years indicate that the fungus is likely a common inhabitant of the area.

Comments

• Data for this species were obtained from the dataset https://www.gbif.org.

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Acknowledgements

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