Truncospora floridana is a species of fungus in the family Polyporaceae. It is a brown-rot fungus that grows on dead wood, particularly on deciduous trees. In East and Central Texas, Truncospora floridana has been found on various hardwoods, including oak and elm. The fungus produces annual to biennial growth rings, with a pore surface that is yellowish-brown to dark brown. Its distribution in the region suggests a preference for humid, temperate environments with abundant deciduous tree species.
Small polypore mushrooms Truncospora floridana on underside of an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 13, 2019
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Upturned polypore mushrooms Truncospora floridana on underside of an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 13, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Truncospora floridana in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus growing on the underside of oak logs. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, small polypore mushrooms of T. floridana were found on December 13, 2019. The mushrooms were attached to the log, with some appearing upturned. This growth pattern suggests that the fungus prefers shaded, moist environments, such as the underside of logs. The observations in Lick Creek Park provide insight into the habitat and growth habits of T. floridana in this region. The fungus appears to thrive in the humid, oak-dominated ecosystems of East and Central Texas, with December being a suitable time for observation. Further study is needed to fully understand the distribution and ecology of T. floridana in this area. The species' presence highlights the diversity of fungal life in Texas forests.
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