Synonyms: Boletus ruber, Boletus sanguineus, Coriolus sanguineus, Fabisporus sanguineus, Microporus sanguineus, Polyporus sanguineus, Polystictus sanguineus, Trametes cinnabarina, Trametes sanguinea.
Common names: blood red bracket, Common Cinnabar Polypore.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Pycnoporus sanguineus is a white rot saprobic fungus. It was discovered on Guana Island (part of the Virgin Islands) but occurs throughout the tropics, usually growing on dead hardwoods. It grows in the form of a thin dry conk with a lateral attachment to its substrate, is bright orange on all surfaces with concentric zonation, and the pores on the underside are minute. It is inedible due to its tough texture.
Chinese: 血紅密孔菌, Quechua: Yunka k'allampa.
Pycnoporus sanguineus is a bracket fungus that grows on dead trees, particularly oak and elm. It has a reddish-brown to orange cap with white pores underneath and a soft, velvety texture. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found in wooded areas, especially near water sources, where it can grow singly or in clusters on stumps, logs, and living trees. The fungus typically fruits in summer and fall, producing vibrant caps that range from 2-10 cm in diameter.
Brilliant red shelves of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushroom emerging from dead limb of a downed oak on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 2, 2013
Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Red shelves of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushrooms growing on dead limb of a downed oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 26, 2013Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pycnoporus sanguineus mushrooms growing on dead limb of a downed oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 26, 2013Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underneath side of red shelves of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushrooms growing on dead limb of a downed oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 26, 2013Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pycnoporus sanguineus tinder mushroom in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 30, 2017
Pycnoporus sanguineus mushrooms near Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 17, 2018Hensel St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Red shelve of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Bracket mushrooms Pycnoporus sanguineus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pores of a bracket mushroom Pycnoporus sanguineus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Red shelves of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushrooms on a downed oak near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, October 7, 2018Lake Somerville Trailway, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Bracket mushrooms Pycnoporus sanguineus on a downed oak near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, October 7, 2018Lake Somerville Trailway, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Bracket mushrooms Pycnoporus sanguineus on a fallen oak branch near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, October 7, 2018Lake Somerville Trailway, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Red shelves of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushroom on a downed oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 11, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Brilliant red underside of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 11, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pores of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 11, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Red shelves of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushroom on a downed oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Red shelves of mushrooms Pycnoporus sanguineus at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 12, 2019Lake Somerville Trailway, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Brilliant red caps of Pycnoporus sanguineus mushrooms on oak logs on Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 25, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Blood red bracket mushrooms (Pycnoporus sanguineus) on a fallen oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 4, 2021Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Spores of blood red bracket mushrooms (Pycnoporus sanguineus) taken from Lake Somerville 1/9/2022. Texas, February 16, 2022
Young blood red bracket polypore mushrooms Pycnoporus sanguineus on oak(?) roots in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 29, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Close-up of young blood red bracket polypore mushrooms Pycnoporus sanguineus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 29, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Blood red bracket mushrooms (Pycnoporus sanguineus) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 5, 2024
Blood red bracket mushrooms (Pycnoporus sanguineus) on a fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 27, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Underside of blood red bracket mushroom (Pycnoporus sanguineus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 27, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United StatesThe fungus Pycnoporus sanguineus was observed multiple times in East and Central Texas, primarily in Lick Creek Park and surrounding areas. The observations span from 2013 to 2024, with most sightings occurring on downed oak trees or branches. The mushrooms were consistently described as having brilliant red shelves or brackets, with some observations noting the underside of the mushrooms and their pores. Some observations also mentioned the growth habitat, such as on dead limbs or roots. The fungus was found throughout the year, but with a higher frequency during the fall and spring seasons. Overall, the observations suggest that Pycnoporus sanguineus is a common and widespread species in the region, particularly in areas with abundant oak trees. The consistent descriptions of the mushroom's appearance and growth habits provide valuable information on its ecology and distribution.
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