Synonyms: Leptoporus bredecelensis, Leptoporus suberis, Polyporus delectans, Polyporus profissilis, Polyporus suberis, Spongipellis bredecelensis, Spongipellis delectans, Spongipellis suberis, Tyromyces delectans, Tyromyces profissilis.
Common name: spongy mazegill.
Sarcodontia delectans is a species of tooth fungus that grows on decaying wood, typically appearing as a semicircular to fan-shaped or irregularly shaped bracket with a white to cream-colored pore surface and a brown to grayish-brown upper surface. In East and Central Texas, it can be found on deciduous trees, particularly oak and elm, from spring to fall, often in shaded, humid areas with rich soil. The fungus is relatively small, typically 2-6 cm wide and 1-3 cm thick, with a soft and velvety texture when fresh, becoming harder and more brittle when dry.
Underside of spongy mazegill mushroom (Sarcodontia delectans, Spongipellis delectans) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary near Cleveland. Texas, June 26, 2021
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Cap of spongy mazegill mushroom (Sarcodontia delectans, Spongipellis delectans) on a log in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary near Cleveland. Texas, June 26, 2021FM945, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Spongy mazegill mushrooms (Sarcodontia delectans, Spongipellis delectans) on an oak(?) log in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary near Cleveland. Texas, June 26, 2021San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Cross section of spongy mazegill mushrooms (Sarcodontia delectans, Spongipellis delectans) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary near Cleveland. Texas, June 26, 2021FM945, Cleveland, TX 77328, USAObservations of Sarcodontia delectans in East and Central Texas reveal distinctive characteristics. The underside of the mushroom features a spongy texture, as seen on June 26, 2021, at Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary near Cleveland, Texas. The cap of the mushroom was observed on a log, showcasing its growth habitat. Multiple mushrooms were found growing on an oak log, indicating a possible preference for this type of substrate. A cross-section of the mushrooms revealed their internal structure, providing further insight into their composition. These observations, all made on June 26, 2021, contribute to a better understanding of Sarcodontia delectans in its natural environment in East and Central Texas. The sightings highlight the fungus's unique features and growth patterns in this region.
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