Synonyms: Coltricia perennis, Pelloporus focicola, Polyporus focicola, Polyporus simillimus, Polystictus focicola, Polystictus perennis, Xanthochrous focicola.
Coltricia focicola is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Hymenochaetaceae. It is characterized by its annual, semicircular to fan-shaped or kidney-shaped cap, typically 2-6 cm in diameter, with a smooth to velvety surface and wavy margin. The pore surface is brown to grayish-brown, with small pores that are angular to nearly round. In East and Central Texas, Coltricia focicola has been found growing on the ground in wooded areas, often associated with oak and pine trees. It typically fruits from May to October, with a peak in summer months. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Tiger's Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on a burned site with pines in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021
Large pores of Tiger's Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on a burned site with pines in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021
Tiger's Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) among burned pine bark in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021
Tiger's Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on sandy soil with burned pine bark in a sparse forest in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021
Tiger's Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on burned site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 13, 2025
Underside of Tiger's Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on burned site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 13, 2025
Close-up of pores of Tiger's Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on burned site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 13, 2025
Pore surface of Tiger's Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on burned site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 13, 2025
Spores (in KOH) of mushrooms Tiger's Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola from a burnt site collected a day before in in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 14, 2025Observations of the fungus Coltricia focicola in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in areas with pines, particularly on burned sites. In Bastrop State Park, the mushrooms were found on a burned site with pines, where they exhibited large pores. They were also observed among burned pine bark, indicating a possible association with fire-damaged wood. Additionally, the mushrooms were seen growing on sandy soil with burned pine bark in a sparse forest, suggesting a tolerance for well-drained soils and disturbed environments. The sightings were recorded in October 2021, suggesting a potential fall fruiting period for this species in the region. Overall, Coltricia focicola appears to thrive in areas with pines and fire-damaged substrates in East and Central Texas.
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