Common name: Red Gyroporus.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Gyroporus purpurinus is a species of bolete fungus in the family Gyroporaceae. Found in eastern North America, it was first described in 1936 by Wally Snell as a form of Boletus castaneus. Snell and Rolf Singer transferred it to Gyroporus a decade later. Neither of these publications were valid according to the rules of botanical nomenclature, which at the time mandated a description in Latin. In 2013, Roy Halling and Naveed Davoodian published the name validly.
Gyroporus purpurinus is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its reddish-purple cap, white pores, and stipe that bruises blue-green. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from June to October, often in association with oak trees, particularly live oak and post oak. The fruiting bodies are medium-sized, with caps ranging from 3-8 cm in diameter. They can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, savannas, and along roadsides.
Bolete mushrooms Gyroporus purpurinus under oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 12, 2019
Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected bolete mushrooms Gyroporus purpurinus under oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 12, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Gyroporus purpurinus in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus typically grows under oak trees. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the bolete mushrooms were found fruiting under oaks on June 12, 2019. The mushrooms had a distinct appearance, with a purple cap and stem. Dissection of the mushrooms revealed their internal structure, showcasing the characteristics of the species. The presence of Gyroporus purpurinus in this region suggests that the fungus is adapted to the local climate and vegetation, particularly under oak trees. Further observations are needed to fully understand the distribution and habits of this species in East and Central Texas, but these findings provide a starting point for exploring its ecology in the region. The specific habitat preferences of Gyroporus purpurinus may be related to the oak tree's root system or soil conditions.
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