Synonyms: Hydnellum nuttallii, Hydnellum velutinum, Hydnum nuttallii, Hydnum spongiosipes, Hydnum velutinum.
Common names: velvet tooth, Spongy-footed Tooth.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hydnellum spongiosipes, commonly known as the velvet tooth, is a tooth fungus in the family Bankeraceae. It is found in Europe and North America. In Switzerland, it is considered a vulnerable species.
Hydnellum spongiosipes is a rare, sponge-like fungus that grows on the ground in association with pine trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from July to October, preferring sandy soils and full sun to partial shade. The fungus produces a irregularly shaped, porous fruiting body that is 5-15 cm wide and 2-6 cm tall, with a yellowish-brown to dark brown color and a soft, spongy texture. It has been found in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and in the Lost Pines area of Central Texas, often in areas with shortleaf pine or loblolly pine.
Velvet tooth mushrooms (Hydnellum spongiosipes(?)) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, November 3, 2018
Sam Houston National Forest, 394 FM 1375, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Velvet tooth mushrooms (Hydnellum spongiosipes(?)) under oaks in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, November 3, 2018Sam Houston National Forest, 394 FM 1375, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Velvet tooth mushrooms (Hydnellum spongiosipes(?)) in an oak and pine forest in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, November 3, 2018Sam Houston National Forest, 394 FM 1375, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Close up of velvet tooth mushrooms (Hydnellum spongiosipes(?)) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, November 3, 2018Sam Houston National Forest, 394 FM 1375, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Upper view of velvet tooth mushrooms Hydnellum spongiosipes enveloping oak leaves in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Velvet tooth mushrooms Hydnellum spongiosipes under small oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of velvet tooth mushrooms Hydnellum spongiosipes among oak leaves in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected velvet tooth mushrooms Hydnellum spongiosipes among oak leaves in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Velvet tooth mushroom (Hydnellum spongiosipes) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Side view of a velvet tooth mushroom (Hydnellum spongiosipes) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Underside of a velvet tooth mushroom (Hydnellum spongiosipes) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Dissected velvet tooth mushroom (Hydnellum spongiosipes) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Velvet tooth mushrooms (Hydnellum spongiosipes) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Underside of velvet tooth mushrooms (Hydnellum spongiosipes) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 11, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USAObservations of Hydnellum spongiosipes in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in various environments, including oak and pine forests. In Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, it was found under oaks and among leaves on November 3, 2018. Similar sightings were reported in Lick Creek Park, College Station, on July 5, 2019, where the mushrooms enveloped oak leaves and grew under small oaks. In Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, Shepherd, the fungus was observed on October 20, 2019, and October 11, 2020, with sightings including single mushrooms and groups, showcasing their underside and dissected structures. The observations suggest that Hydnellum spongiosipes thrives in association with oak trees in these regions. The fungus was found to grow among leaves, under trees, and in various stages of development.
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