Synonyms: Agaricus denticulatus, Agaricus dunalii, Agaricus tigrinus, Clitocybe tigrina, Lentinus contortus, Lentinus dunalii, Lentinus fimbriatus, Lentinus ghattasensis, Lentinus ravenelii, Lentinus schweinitzii, Lentinus schweinizii, Lentodium squamulosum, Lentodium tigrinum, Omphalia tigrina, Panus tigrinus, Pleurotus tigrinus, Pocillaria contorta, Pocillaria denticulata, Pocillaria dunalii, Pocillaria fimbriata, Pocillaria ravenelii, Pocillaria tigrina, Polyporus gerdai.
Common name: tiger sawgill.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lentinus tigrinus is a mushroom in the Polyporaceae family.
French: Lentin tigré, Georgian: ჭრელი კბილა სოკო, German: Getigerter Sägeblättling, Hungarian: Nyár-fagomba, Polish: Twardziak tygrysi, Romanian: Burete pătat, Russian: Пилолистник тигровый, Serbian: Vrbovača, Swedish: Tigermussling.
Lentinus tigrinus is a species of edible mushroom that grows on deciduous trees, particularly oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, it can be found fruiting from spring to fall, typically on stumps, logs, and living trees with wounds or decay. The cap is 2-6 cm in diameter, tan to brown with darker stripes, and has a velvety texture. The gills are white to cream-colored and decurrent. It is a relatively common species in the region, often found in wooded areas and along streams.
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 8, 2017
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a log in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 8, 2017
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 17, 2018
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018
Gills of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2018
Caps of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2018
Gills of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2018
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus)(?) in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 17, 2018
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a creek bed on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 6, 2018
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a rotting stump in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018
Group of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) and an upturned Pluteus on a rotting stump in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a tree branch taken from shallow water in Falls on the Brazos Park. Marlin, Texas, July 29, 2018
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 23, 2018
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) at the base of dead trees in a formerly flooded area near the lake at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 12, 2019
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 25, 2019
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 16, 2020
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a recent cutting in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 15, 2020
Mature caps of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a recent cutting in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 15, 2020
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a twig on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 17, 2021
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 16, 2021
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a tree root in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 15, 2022
Spores of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 15, 2022
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on pieces of wood in dried Caney Creek on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 21, 2022
Spores of mushrooms Lentinus tigrinus (spore print white) collected near Caney Creek in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 21, 2022
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on tree roots on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 24, 2022
Cluster of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on tree roots on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 24, 2022
Caps of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 24, 2022
Gills of a tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 24, 2022
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a low stump in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 1, 2022
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 27, 2023The fungus Lentinus tigrinus was observed in East and Central Texas from 2017 to 2023. The majority of sightings were in College Station, particularly in Lick Creek Park (14 occurrences) and Hensel Park (4 occurrences). Other locations included Sam Houston National Forest, Bastrop State Park, and Lake Somerville Trailway. The mushrooms were typically found on decaying wood, tree roots, or stumps, often near water sources. Observations were made throughout the year, with a higher frequency during spring and summer months. The sightings suggest that Lentinus tigrinus is a common species in the region, thriving in wooded areas with abundant moisture. The observations also highlight the importance of conservation efforts in protecting these ecosystems and the fungi that inhabit them. Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the distribution and habitat preferences of Lentinus tigrinus in East and Central Texas.
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