Synonyms: Dryodon schiedermayeri, Hericium croceum, Hydnum croceum, Hydnum foetidum, Hydnum schiedermayeri, Hydnum subvelutinum, Kneiffia setigera, Manina schiedermayeri, Odontia crocea, Sarcodontia crocea, Sarcodontia mali, Sistotrema croceum.
Common name: orchard toothcrust.
Noblesia crocea is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Polyporaceae. It is characterized by its bright orange to yellowish-orange cap, typically 2-6 cm in diameter, with a velvety to woolly texture and white pores underneath. In East and Central Texas, Noblesia crocea has been found growing on deciduous trees, particularly oak and elm, often on stumps or fallen logs. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be encountered during the summer and fall months, typically in areas with rich soil and abundant tree cover.
Yellow tooth resupinate mushroom, may be Sarcodontia crocea (Noblesia crocea), together with corticioid fungus Penttilamyces olivascens on a fallen pine on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 19, 2023
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Close-up of yellow tooth resupinate mushroom, may be Sarcodontia crocea (Noblesia crocea), together with corticioid fungus Penttilamyces olivascens on a fallen pine on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 19, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Yellow tooth resupinate mushroom, may be Sarcodontia crocea (Noblesia crocea), on a fallen pine on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 19, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United StatesObservations of the fungus Noblesia crocea in East and Central Texas reveal its presence on fallen pines. On November 19, 2023, a yellow tooth resupinate mushroom, possibly Sarcodontia crocea (Noblesia crocea), was found on a fallen pine at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. The fungus was observed in conjunction with the corticioid fungus Penttilamyces olivascens. Close-up observations of the mushroom showed its distinctive yellow color and resupinate growth habit. Additional sightings of the same species were recorded on the same trail, confirming its presence in the area. These findings suggest that Noblesia crocea is a component of the fungal community in East and Central Texas, particularly in association with pine trees. The fungus appears to thrive on decaying wood, highlighting its role in decomposition processes.
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