stipe

Also known as stipitate

in fungi, stalk that supports some other structure

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Diagram of a basidiomycete stipe with an annulus and volva

In mycology, a stipe (/staɪp/) is the stem or stalk-like feature supporting the cap of a mushroom. Like all tissues of the mushroom other than the hymenium, the stipe is composed of sterile hyphal tissue. In many instances, however, the fertile hymenium extends down the stipe some distance. Fungi that have stipes are said to be stipitate.