Synonyms: Agaricus porrigens, Calathinus porrigens, Dendrosarcus porrigens, Nothopanus porrigens, Phyllotus porrigens, Pleurotellus porrigens, Pleurotus albolanatus, Pleurotus porrigens.
Common name: angel's wings.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Pleurocybella porrigens is a species of fungus in the family Marasmiaceae. The species is widespread in temperate forests of the Northern Hemisphere. P. porrigens, known as the angel wing, is a white-rot wood-decay fungus on conifer wood, particularly hemlock (genus Tsuga). The flesh is thin and fragile compared to the oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ssp.).
Chinese: 貝形圓孢側耳, Japanese: スギヒラタケ, Lithuanian: Kriaukliškoji baltė, Polish: Bokówka biała, Russian: Плевроцибелла вытянутая, Swedish: Öronmussling, Welsh: Esgyll angel.
Pleurocybella porrigens is a small to medium-sized, fan-shaped or semicircular fungus with a wavy or lobed margin, typically 1-4 cm in diameter. The cap is white to cream-colored, often with a wrinkled or veined appearance. It grows on decaying wood, particularly hardwoods like oak and maple. In East and Central Texas, it can be found fruiting from spring to fall, often in shaded, moist areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter.
Angel wing mushrooms (Pleurocybella porrigens) taken from a lower end of a barkless pine fallen in a dry creek on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 30, 2020
644 Lonestar Rd, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Underside of angel wing mushrooms (Pleurocybella porrigens) on a barkless fallen pine on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 30, 2020644 Lonestar Rd, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Caps of angel wing mushrooms (Pleurocybella porrigens) on a barkless fallen pine on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 30, 2020644 Lonestar Rd, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Close-up of angel wing mushrooms (Pleurocybella porrigens) on a barkless fallen pine on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 30, 2020644 Lonestar Rd, Huntsville, TX 77340, USAIn East and Central Texas, observations of Pleurocybella porrigens, also known as angel wing mushrooms, have been recorded. Specifically, in Huntsville State Park, these fungi were found on a barkless fallen pine tree in a dry creek along Chinquapin Trail. The mushrooms were observed to grow on the lower end of the log, with their caps and undersides visible. Close-up observations revealed detailed characteristics of the fungus. The specimens were documented on October 30, 2020, suggesting that the species may be active during this time in the region. The habitat of the fungus appears to be associated with decaying pine wood, particularly in areas with dry conditions. Further observations are needed to fully understand the distribution and habits of Pleurocybella porrigens in East and Central Texas. The recorded sightings provide valuable information on the species' presence in the area.
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