Synonyms: Lentinus cinnamomeus, Lentinus leprieurii, Lentinus siparius, Lentinus tephroleucus, Panus siparius, Pocillaria cinnamomea, Pocillaria leprieurii, Pocillaria siparia, Pocillaria tephroleuca.
Panus tephroleucus is a species of edible fungus that belongs to the family Tricholomataceae. It has a brown to tan cap with a wavy or lobed margin, and white to pale yellow gills. The stem is typically cylindrical and hairy. In East and Central Texas, Panus tephroleucus can be found growing on decaying wood, particularly oak and pine, in wooded areas and along streams. It fruits from spring to fall, with peak abundance during the summer months. The fungus is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant moisture.
Mushroom Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) among pieces of wood under utility poles in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017
Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Gills of Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) mushroom under utility poles in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) mushroom taken from Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017167, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Side view of Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) mushroom taken from Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017175, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Dissected mushroom Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) with a sclerotium taken from Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017
Caps of mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) mushrooms in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dark caps of mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, June 26, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Polypore mushroom Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus tephroleucus) on a trail in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Cap of polypore mushroom Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus tephroleucus) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini)(?) on a gnarl at the base of an old mulberry tree in an apartment complex near George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, January 22, 2020
Underside of Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini)(?) mushrooms on a gnarl at the base of an old mulberry tree in an apartment complex near George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, January 22, 2020
Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) mushroom on a former Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Gills of Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cross section of Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) mushroom in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) on pieces of wood in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 2, 20228181 Mumford Road, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Young mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 2, 20228181 Mumford Road, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Underside of mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 2, 20228181 Mumford Road, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Velvety caps of mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 2, 20228181 Mumford Road, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Side view of young mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 2, 20228181 Mumford Road, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Gills of a mushroom Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) with a brown caterpillar in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 2, 20228181 Mumford Road, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Underside of a mushroom Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 2, 20228181 Mumford Road, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
Spores of mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) under a microscope at low magnification, collected 2/2/2022 in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 3, 2022
Spores of mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) collected 2/2/2022 in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 3, 2022
Spore size 5.8 - 7.1 × 3.2 - 3.4 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1.74 - 2.
Mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) with sand on their caps in muddy area on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, May 8, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) (spore size 5.4-6 x 3.4-3.8) from wet area of South Wilderness under a microscope, collected in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, May 8, 2022Spore size 5.4 - 6 × 3.4 - 3.8 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1.5 - 1.77.
Mushroom Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) from a piece of underground rotting wood on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 17, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Gills of a mushroom Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 17, 2022Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of a mushroom Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) collected in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, July 17, 2022
Side view of a timber mushroom Panus tephroleucus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 3, 2023Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Dark cap of a timber mushroom Panus tephroleucus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 3, 2023Post Oak Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of Panus tephroleucus (Lentinus sect. Velutini) mushroom collected two tays before in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 5, 2023
Mushrooms Panus tephroleucus together with Scleroderma texense(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2023Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Mushrooms Panus tephroleucus on tree roots in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2023Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of mushrooms Panus tephroleucus (spore print white), collected a day before in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 5, 2023
Mushroom Panus tephroleucus collected from North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 7, 2024
Gills of mushroom Panus tephroleucus in ultraviolet light collected from North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 7, 2024
Spores of a mushroom Panus tephroleucus collected a day before from North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 8, 2024The fungus Panus tephroleucus was observed in East and Central Texas over several years (2017-2024). The majority of sightings were in College Station, specifically in Lemontree Park, Lick Creek Park, and an apartment complex. Additional observations were made in Sam Houston National Forest, Lake Bryan Park, and Bryan, Texas. The fungus was typically found growing on wood, tree roots, or in muddy areas. Observations included various stages of the mushroom's growth, including young and mature specimens, as well as detailed views of its gills, spores, and caps. Some observations were made under a microscope, providing information on spore size and shape. The fungus was occasionally found growing alongside other species, such as Scleroderma texense. Overall, the observations suggest that Panus tephroleucus is relatively common in the region, particularly in wooded areas with abundant decaying wood.
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