KennyJ500 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 As I was leaving for work today I noticed this group growing on an old stump by my driveway here in Magnolia, Texas near Houston. I haven't done a spore print yet but my first guess looking at my book is in the Hygrophori family namely the Hygrophous coccineus. Anybody know if I'm close or have an opinion on what they are? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Doubt they are Hygrophorus/Hygrocybe. These types do not occur in large clusters. Also, these appear to be growing from the wood. Hygrophorus species are all terrestrial. Is the cap color seen in the photo true to form? I'm wondering if there's too much red in the photo. Seeing the undersides would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyJ500 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Dave, Yea the color is pretty close and they are growing out of wood. I'll take some underside pics when I get home tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Less red on my laptop monitor, as opposed to the desktop in my office. I think these may be Armillaria... but I'd still like to see more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyJ500 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Dave, These things really took off and changed overnight! I think your assessment may be right in the Armillaria family in looking at other pics on the web. I'm just not sure of the exact species but pics below for your id. It appears the spore print is white based on the one pic with spores on the cap below. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Nailing down a species for an Armillaria observation is often elusive. Do these have rings on the stalks? I think they are an Armillaria. Note the thick white spore deposit seen on some of the caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyJ500 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I've pretty much nailed these down as Amillaria Tabescens. Found a "Texas" shroom book and they look exactly like the book shows. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 A. tabescens is the only North American species I know that lacks a ring on the stalk. Locally, we mostly find ringed types. A very popular edible here, where the traditional preparation begins with par-boiling. Some people are sensitive to these types of mushrooms. Of the three people I have met who were sickened by these, none had par-boiled. If you choose to try them, sampling a small amount that is very well-cooked is recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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