Synonyms: Corticium pauperculum, Corticium rosellum, Dendrophora albobadia, Hymenochaete paupercula, Lloydella albobadia, Lloydella coffearum, Lopharia heterospora, Peniophora albomarginata, Peniophora heterospora, Peniophora paupercula, Stereum albobadium, Stereum bizonatum, Stereum coffearum, Stereum heterosporum, Terana rosella, Thelephora albobadia, Thelephora albomarginata.
Common name: Giraffe Spots.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Peniophora albobadia is a species of crust fungus in the family Peniophoraceae. It is a plant pathogen that affects stone fruits. First described scientifically by Lewis David de Schweinitz in 1822, it was transferred to the genus Peniophora by Jacques Boidin in 1961. It is most commonly found in the United States.
Peniophora albobadia is a crust-like fungus that grows on dead wood, particularly on deciduous trees such as oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, it has been found to fruit throughout the year, with peak activity during spring and fall. The fungus produces resupinate, waxy to membranous basidiocarps that are white to cream-colored with a smooth to tuberculate surface. Microscopic features include cylindrical to fusoid basidiospores measuring 8-12 μm in length. It is commonly encountered in wooded areas, including floodplains and slopes, where it plays a role in decomposing organic matter.
Crust fungus Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, December 22, 2017
Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Giraffe Spots mushrooms (Peniophora albobadia) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, December 22, 2017Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Crust fungus Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia) on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2018Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Giraffe Spots mushrooms (Peniophora albobadia) covering a small dead tree on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2018Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Crust fungus Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia, Dendrophora albobadia) on a fallen twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Texture of crust fungus Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia, Dendrophora albobadia) on a fallen twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close-up of crust fungus Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia, Dendrophora albobadia) on a fallen twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Patch of crust fungus Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia, Dendrophora albobadia) on a fallen twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Crust fungus Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 15, 2020Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Giraffe Spots mushrooms (Peniophora albobadia) on a fallen twig on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 20, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Giraffe spots fungus (Peniophora albobadia) on a dry stem of Yaupon on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, January 1, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Giraffe spots fungus (Peniophora albobadia) on a fallen twig on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, January 1, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Giraffe Spots crust fungus (Peniophora albobadia) on a fallen twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 21, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Giraffe spots fungus (Peniophora albobadia) on a fallen thin tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 29, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Pattern of giraffe spots fungus (Peniophora albobadia) on a fallen thin tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 29, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Texture of giraffe spots fungus (Peniophora albobadia) on a fallen thin tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 29, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Close-up of giraffe spots fungus (Peniophora albobadia) on a fallen thin tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 29, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Giraffe spots fungus (Peniophora albobadia) on a fallen tree branch in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 202223292 Farm-to-Market Road 1155, Washington, Texas 77880, United StatesObservations of Peniophora albobadia in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations, including Hensel Park, Kiwanis Nature Trail, Lick Creek Park, Sam Houston National Forest, and Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The fungus was found on dead trees, fallen twigs, and dry stems of Yaupon, often covering large areas. It exhibited a distinctive texture and pattern, with giraffe-like spots. The observations were made over several years, from 2017 to 2022, during different months, including December, January, November, and September. The fungus was consistently identified as Peniophora albobadia, also known as Dendrophora albobadia, and was often found in similar environments, suggesting a preference for certain types of substrates and conditions. Overall, the observations provide insight into the distribution and characteristics of Peniophora albobadia in East and Central Texas.
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