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 Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a log in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 8, 2017 Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 17, 2018 Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018 Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Gills of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018 Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2018 Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Caps of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2018 Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Gills of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2018 Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus)(?) in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 17, 2018 237 Park Rd 1-A, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a creek bed on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, April 6, 2018 1101 Williams Creek Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a rotting stump in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018 Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
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 Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a tree branch taken from shallow water in Falls on the Brazos Park. Marlin, Texas, July 29, 2018 Unnamed Road, Rosebud, TX 76570, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 23, 2018 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
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 1009 Lakeview Ln, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 25, 2019 14802 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 16, 2020 309 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a recent cutting in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 15, 2020 Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mature caps of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a recent cutting in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 15, 2020 Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
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 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 16, 2021 Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a tree root in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 15, 2022 Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
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 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
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 Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Cluster of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on tree roots on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 24, 2022 Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Caps of tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 24, 2022 Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Gills of a tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 24, 2022 Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) on a low stump in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 1, 2022 Deer Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Tiger sawgill mushrooms (Lentinus tigrinus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 27, 2023
AI-generated summary of observations
The 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.