Synonyms: Agaricus rubrotinctus, Lepiota rubrotincta.
Common name: ruby dapperling.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus is a widespread species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It was described as new to science in 1884 by American mycologist Charles Horton Peck as Agaricus rubrotinctus. Rolf Singer transferred it to the genus Leucoagaricus in 1948. The fungus may be a complex of several closely related species.
Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Agaricaceae. It has a small to medium-sized cap, typically 2-6 cm in diameter, with a reddish-brown to orange-brown color and a distinctive umbo. The gills are free from the stem and crowded, with a pale yellow to pinkish tint. The stem is slender, 3-7 cm tall, and has a ring that may disappear with age. In East and Central Texas, Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus can be found growing in fields, meadows, and open woods, often in association with grasses and other herbaceous plants, during the summer and early fall months.
Gills of Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus mushroom on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, November 12, 2017
Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus mushroom on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, November 12, 2017
Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus mushroom taken from Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, November 12, 2017
Young Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus (Lepiota rubrotincta) mushrooms at Center for Biological Field Studies on Fish Hatchery Road. Huntsville, Texas, September 16, 2018
Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus mushroom on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 30, 2018
Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus (Lepiota rubrotincta) mushrooms on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 5, 2018
Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus mushroom in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019
Cap of Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus mushroom in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019
Mushrooms Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus near a stump in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019
Underside of mushrooms Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus near a stump in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019
Ruby dapperling mushrooms (Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, September 24, 2020
Ruby dapperling mushroom (Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus)(?) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 27, 2020
Ruby dapperling mushroom (Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 27, 2022
Underside of ruby dapperling mushroom (Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 27, 2022
Spores of ruby dapperling mushroom (Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus) collected in Winters Bayou a day before. Texas, August 28, 2022Observations of Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations, including Kiwanis Nature Trail, Bee Creek Park, Center for Biological Field Studies, Sam Houston National Forest, Lick Creek Park, and Huntsville State Park. The fungus was found growing on or near trails, often in association with trees or stumps. Notable sightings include a cluster of young mushrooms at the Center for Biological Field Studies, a large mushroom on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, and multiple specimens in Big Creek Scenic Area. Observations span several years, from 2017 to 2022, indicating a consistent presence of Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus in the region. Spore collection and examination were also conducted, providing further insight into the species' characteristics. The fungus appears to thrive in diverse environments, suggesting adaptability and a wide range of ecological niches.
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