Synonym: Leucoagaricus viridiflavoides.
Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides is a species of mushroom in the family Agaricaceae. It has a small to medium size cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, that is greenish-yellow to yellowish-green in color, often with a slight umbo. The gills are free from the stem and the spores are yellowish. In East and Central Texas, Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides has been found growing in fields, meadows, and along roadsides, typically in areas with rich soil and full sun to partial shade. It often fruits in the summer and early fall months, particularly after rainfall.
Mushrooms Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides (Leucoagaricus viridiflavoides) on rotten wood in a shady place in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 18, 2018
Mushrooms Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides (Leucoagaricus viridiflavoides) under bamboo in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 19, 2018
Gills of mushrooms Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides (Leucoagaricus viridiflavoides) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 19, 2018
Mushrooms Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides (Leucoagaricus viridiflavoides) in deep shade in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 19, 2018
Mushrooms Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides (Leucoagaricus viridiflavoides) on black background taken from Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 19, 2018
Gills of mushrooms Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides (Leucoagaricus viridiflavoides) on black background taken from Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 19, 2018
Caps of mushrooms Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides (Leucoagaricus viridiflavoides) on black background taken from Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 19, 2018
Underside of mushrooms Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021
Mushrooms Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides near rotting wood in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021Observations of Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in shady areas, often near rotten wood or under bamboo. In Lick Creek Park and Hensel Park, mushrooms were found on rotten wood and under bamboo, respectively. The gills of the mushrooms were observed to be a notable feature. The fungi were typically found in deep shade, suggesting a preference for low-light conditions. Photographs taken on black backgrounds highlighted the caps and gills of the mushrooms. Later observations in June 2021 confirmed the continued presence of the fungus in Hensel Park, with specimens found near rotting wood. Overall, the observations suggest that Leucocoprinus viridiflavoides thrives in shaded, humid environments with abundant organic matter. The species appears to be relatively common in the region, with multiple sightings over several years.
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