Synonyms: Hydnum fasciculare, Hydnum fascicularia, Odontia fascicularis, Phlebia lividina.
Phlebia fascicularia is a crust fungus that grows on decaying wood, characterized by its effused-reflexed to pileate habit, white to cream-colored basidiocarps, and cylindrical to fusiform spores. In East and Central Texas, it has been found on various deciduous tree species, including oak, elm, and willow, typically in riparian zones and along streams. The fungus is relatively common in the region, particularly during the spring and fall months when moisture levels are higher.
Resupinate tooth mushroom Phlebia lividina (Phlebia fascicularia) on a fallen holly tree or may be other broadleaf different from oak, on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, January 2, 2021
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Texture of resupinate tooth mushroom Phlebia lividina (Phlebia fascicularia) on a fallen holly(?) tree on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, January 2, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Resupinate tooth mushroom Phlebia lividina (Phlebia fascicularia) on underside of a fallen holly(?) tree on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, January 2, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of resupinate tooth mushroom Phlebia lividina (Phlebia fascicularia) on underside of a fallen holly(?) tree on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, January 2, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Resupinate tooth mushroom Phlebia lividina (Phlebia fascicularia) with an encrusted twig on underside of a fallen holly(?) tree on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, January 2, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Margins of resupinate tooth mushroom Phlebia lividina (Phlebia fascicularia) on underside of a fallen holly(?) tree on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, January 2, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pattern of resupinate tooth mushroom Phlebia lividina (Phlebia fascicularia) on underside of a fallen holly(?) tree on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, January 2, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
A twig encrusted by resupinate tooth fungus Phlebia lividina (Phlebia fascicularia) on underside of a fallen holly(?) tree on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, January 2, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Phlebia fascicularia in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows on fallen broadleaf trees, possibly holly, in Sam Houston National Forest. The resupinate tooth mushroom was found on the underside of a tree on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, with a texture that is notable. Close-up views show the fungus's pattern and margins, and it was also observed encrusting twigs. The fungus was spotted on January 2, 2021, near Montgomery, Texas. Multiple observations were made, including the fungus's appearance on the tree's underside, its interaction with a twig, and its distinctive pattern. The sightings provide insight into the habitat and growth habits of Phlebia fascicularia in this region. Overall, the observations highlight the presence of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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