Synonyms: Agaricus fimicola, Agaricus variegatus, Agaricus varius, Coprinarius fimicola, Panaeolus obliquoporus, Panaeolus varius, Prunulus varius.
Common name: turf mottlegill.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Panaeolus fimicola is a widespread but seldom identified "little brown mushroom" which sometimes contains small amounts of the hallucinogen psilocybin. Panaeolis ater is a synonym.
Estonian: Hallikas sõnnikuseen, Polish: Kołpaczek ciemnoszary, Swedish: Dyngbroking.
Panaeolus fimicola is a small to medium-sized fungus with a bell-shaped cap that ranges in color from brown to grayish-brown, often with a darker center. It typically grows on dung, particularly of horses and cows, in fields and pastures. In East and Central Texas, Panaeolus fimicola has been found in a variety of habitats, including prairies, savannas, and open woods, often in association with grasses and other herbaceous vegetation. The fungus fruits in the spring and fall, producing spores that are brown to purple-brown in color. It is considered a common species in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant organic matter.
Small lawn mushrooms Agrocybe retigera, turf mottlegill (Panaeolus fimicola) and Parasola in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 21, 2018
Turf mottlegill (Panaeolus fimicola) and Coprinopsis mushrooms on a lawn in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2018
Cap of Turf Mottlegill mushroom (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) in a drying pool under pines near Forest Service Road 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Side view of Turf Mottlegill mushroom (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) in a drying pool under pines near Forest Service Road 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Underside of Turf Mottlegill mushroom (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) in a drying pool under pines near Forest Service Road 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Turf Mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) in a drying pool under pines near Forest Service Road 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Side view of Turf Mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) on black background near Forest Service Road 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Turf Mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) on black background near Forest Service Road 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Gills of Turf Mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight on Forest Service Road 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Gills of Turf Mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight on Forest Service Road 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Spores of Turf Mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) collected near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Basidia of Turf Mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) collected near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025
Basidia and cystidia(?) of Turf Mottlegill mushrooms (Panaeolus fimicola)(?) collected near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 6, 2025Observations of Panaeolus fimicola in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in lawns, particularly in Lick Creek Park, College Station. On June 21, 2018, the fungus was found alongside Agrocybe retigera and Parasola, indicating a diverse range of species in the area. Later, on September 11, 2018, Panaeolus fimicola was again observed, this time with Coprinopsis mushrooms, suggesting its ability to coexist with other fungi. The fungus appears to thrive in lawn environments, potentially benefiting from the moist and nutrient-rich conditions. These observations highlight the presence of Panaeolus fimicola in East and Central Texas lawns, particularly during the summer and early fall months. The species' adaptability and ability to coexist with other fungi make it a notable component of the region's mycological landscape. Its growth patterns and interactions with other organisms warrant further study.
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