Neoantrodia serialis is a crust fungus that grows on deciduous trees, particularly oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, it has been found to fruit in the spring and fall, typically on living trees with wounds or dead branches. The fungus produces resupinate to effused-reflexed basidiocarps with a yellowish to golden-brown pore surface and a white to cream-colored margin. It is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and high humidity.
Polypore mushrooms Neoantrodia serialis (Antrodia serialis)(?) with brown caps on a pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Polypore mushrooms Neoantrodia serialis (Antrodia serialis)(?) on a pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Prostrate polypore mushrooms Neoantrodia serialis (Antrodia serialis)(?) on a pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Resupinate polypore mushrooms Neoantrodia serialis (Antrodia serialis)(?) on a pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Texture of polypore mushrooms Neoantrodia serialis (Antrodia serialis)(?) on a pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Close-up of polypore mushrooms Neoantrodia serialis (Antrodia serialis)(?) on a pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Growth pattern of polypore mushrooms Neoantrodia serialis (Antrodia serialis)(?) on a pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Effused-reflexed polypore mushrooms Neoantrodia serialis (Antrodia serialis)(?) on a pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
AI-generated summary of observations
Observations of the fungus Neoantrodia serialis in East and Central Texas revealed various growth patterns and forms on pine logs. The mushrooms were found with brown caps, prostrate, resupinate, and effused-reflexed forms. Close-up observations showed distinct textures and growth patterns. The fungi were observed growing on pine logs in the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, specifically in Shepherd, Texas, on January 16, 2021. The different forms included polypore mushrooms with brown caps, prostrate and resupinate growth, and effused-reflexed patterns. The texture of the mushrooms was also noted, providing a detailed understanding of the fungus's characteristics in this region.