Synonyms: Leucoporus virgatus, Polyporus guaraniticus, Polyporus virgatus.
Picipes virgatus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Polyporaceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized fruiting body, typically 1-5 cm in diameter, with a velvety to smooth cap and white to cream-colored pores. In East and Central Texas, Picipes virgatus has been found growing on deciduous logs, stumps, and snags, particularly those of oak and elm trees, often in wooded areas with rich soil and high humidity. The fungus is typically active from spring to fall, producing spores that are white to pale yellow in color.
Reddish brown caps of polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018
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Polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on a rotting oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Caps of polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Texture of caps of polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on a fallen oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 25, 2019Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 25, 2019Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on a fallen tree branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 27, 2020Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on a fallen tree branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 27, 2020Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on a fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Caps and underside of polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on a fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Reddish brown caps of polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on a fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Caps of polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) in cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on rotting wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 9, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 9, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) (spore size 8-9.2x3.4-3.8 micron) collected from an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 9, 2022
Spore size 8 - 9.2 × 3.4 - 3.8 µm, length to width ratio Q = 2.1 - 2.6.Picipes virgatus was observed growing on various types of rotting wood, including oak logs and fallen branches, in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The mushrooms had reddish-brown caps with a textured surface. They were found in different stages, from intact caps to cross-sections, and their spores were measured to be 8-9.2x3.4-3.8 microns in size. The observations were made over several years, from June 2018 to May 2022, indicating that Picipes virgatus is a recurring species in the area. The mushrooms were typically found on oak wood, suggesting a possible preference for this type of substrate. Overall, the observations provide insight into the growth habits and characteristics of Picipes virgatus in East and Central Texas.
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