Mushrooms Amanita pubescens on roadside in Lick Creek ParkLick Creek: Background Notes. College Station, Texas

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The image features a cluster of mushrooms growing in a roadside area within Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The mushroom species depicted is Amanita pubescens, also known as the Shaggy Ink Cap or Shaggy Parasol.

**Physical Description:**

* **Cap:** White to grayish-brown, bell-shaped with a wavy edge, and measuring approximately 2-8 inches (5-20 cm) in diameter.
* **Gills:** Attached to the stem, white when young but becoming pinkish-brown as they mature.
* **Stem:** White to light brown, cylindrical, and tapering towards the base, typically 1.5-4 inches (3.8-10 cm) tall and 0.2-0.6 inches (0.5-1.5 cm) wide.
* **Spores:** Cream-colored, smooth, and elliptical in shape.

**Habitat:**

* Amanita pubescens is a common species found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
* It grows in association with oak trees and other deciduous species, often fruiting from late summer to early fall.

**Edibility and Safety:**

* While Amanita pubescens is edible, it should be cooked thoroughly before consumption to avoid any potential toxicity issues associated with its relatives. However, it's essential to exercise caution when handling wild mushrooms and consult with an expert or a trusted field guide if unsure about their identity or edibility.

**Interesting Facts:**

* The name "Shaggy Ink Cap" refers to the hairy appearance of the cap when young, which turns into a dark brown ink-like substance as it matures.
* Amanita pubescens is also known for its unique ability to change color depending on the pH level of its surroundings. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongos Amanita pubescens en un camino del Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 18 de septiembre de 2018. La imagen muestra un grupo de hongos creciendo en una zona junto a la carretera dentro del parque Lick Creek, College Station, Texas. La especie de hongo representada es Amanita pubescens, también conocida como la Shaggy Ink Cap o sombrilla peluda. **Descripción Física:** * **Tapete:** De blanco a grisáceo-marrón, en forma de campana con un borde ondulado y midiendo aproximadamente 2-8 pulgadas (5-20 cm) de diámetro. **Aréolas:** Unidas al tallo, blancas cuando son jóvenes pero se vuelven rosado-marrón a medida que maduran. **Tallo:** De blanco a marrón claro, cilíndrico y estrechándose hacia la base, típicamente de 1.5-4 pulgadas (3.8-10 cm) de altura y 0.2-0.6 pulgadas (0.5-1.5 cm) de ancho. **Esquirlas:** De color crema, lisos y de forma elíptica. **Hábitat:** * Amanita pubescens es una especie común encontrada en praderas, prados y junto a caminos en toda América del Norte, Europa y Asia. * Crecen en asociación con encinas y otras especies de hoja caduca, fructificando desde finales del verano hasta principios del otoño. **Comestibilidad y seguridad:** * Aunque Amanita pubescens es comestible, se debe cocinar por completo antes de consumir para evitar cualquier posible problema de toxicidad asociado con sus parientes. Sin embargo, es fundamental tomar precauciones al manejar hongos silvestres y consultar con un experto o una guía de campo confiable si no se está seguro sobre su identidad o comestibilidad. **Hechos interesantes:** * El nombre "sombrilla peluda" se refiere a la apariencia peluda del tapete cuando es joven, que se convierte en una sustancia oscura parecida a la tinta a medida que madura. * Amanita pubescens también se conoce por su única capacidad de cambiar de color dependiendo del nivel de pH de sus alrededores. – Spanish translation

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