Synonyms: Leucoporus chaetoloma, Leucoporus similis, Leucoporus stipitarius, Leucoporus tricholoma, Polyporus acicula, Polyporus apalus, Polyporus armitii, Polyporus cowellii, Polyporus flexipes, Polyporus humphreyi, Polyporus obolus, Polyporus raphanipes, Polyporus similis, Polyporus stipitarius, Polyporus tricholoma, Polyporus variiporus.
Lentinus tricholoma is a species of edible mushroom that grows on decaying wood, particularly on deciduous trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, producing small to medium-sized caps with a hairy or velvety texture and a distinctive umbo. The gills are white to cream-colored and crowded. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including wooded areas, parks, and along streams, often on submerged or partially submerged wood. The fungus is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with abundant hardwood trees.
Underside of Lentinus tricholoma mushroom in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 19, 2018
Young polypore mushrooms Lentinus tricholoma on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Underside of young polypore mushrooms Lentinus tricholoma on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Side view of young polypore mushrooms Lentinus tricholoma on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Spores of polypore mushrooms Lentinus tricholoma from a lawn, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
Polypore mushrooms Lentinus tricholoma on a half-fallen tree in dense bushes in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2023
Underside of a polypore mushrooms Lentinus tricholoma taken from a half-fallen tree in dense bushes in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2023
Spores of of a polypore mushrooms Lentinus tricholoma collected in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2023
Spore size 6.83 - 7.4 × 3.2 - 3.49 µm, length to width ratio Q = 2 - 2.29.Observations of Lentinus tricholoma in East and Central Texas reveal its growth habits and physical characteristics. The fungus was found growing on lawns and trees, with young polypore mushrooms observed on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site and on a half-fallen tree in Hensel Park. The underside of the mushroom cap showed distinctive features, and spores were collected from both locations. The mushrooms were observed in various stages of growth, from young to mature, with caps and undersides exhibiting characteristic patterns. Spore collections from both sites confirmed the identity of the species. The fungus was found in different environments, including dense bushes and open lawns, indicating its adaptability to various habitats in East and Central Texas.
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