Tapinella panuoides is a species of fungus that grows on decaying wood, particularly on deciduous trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late winter to early spring, producing small to medium-sized, funnel-shaped caps with wavy or lobed margins, ranging in color from brown to tan. The gills are decurrent, and the stipe is often lateral or off-center. It can be found in woodland areas, along streams, and on fallen logs, where it plays a role in decomposing organic matter.
Gills of oyster rollrim mushroom (Tapinella panuoides) from a small fallen pine on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, December 23, 2018 23490 Martha Williams Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on a side of a small fallen pine on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, December 23, 2018 23490 Martha Williams Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Caps of oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, December 23, 2018 23490 Martha Williams Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close up of irregular gills of oyster rollrim mushroom (Tapinella panuoides) on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, December 23, 2018 23490 Martha Williams Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on underside of a fallen pine on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Orange caps of oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on underside of a fallen pine on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Gills of oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on underside of a fallen pine on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on pine wood in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 27, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Underside of oyster rollrim mushroom (Tapinella panuoides) on a pine log in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 23, 2020 Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on a pine log in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 23, 2020 Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on a fallen pine on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 16, 2020 N Wilderness Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on a fallen pine on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 16, 2020 N Wilderness Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on a fallen pine on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 16, 2020 N Wilderness Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 20, 2020 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Young oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) under a large pine log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, January 1, 2021 16163 Bethel Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gills of oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) under a large pine log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, January 1, 2021 16163 Bethel Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) taken from a side of a pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 27, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) with cross section on a pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 27, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of oyster rollrim mushroom (Tapinella panuoides) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 27, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gills of oyster rollrim mushroom (Tapinella panuoides) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 27, 2021 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on a fallen pine on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 14, 2022 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Gills of oyster rollrim mushroom (Tapinella panuoides) on a fallen pine on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 14, 2022 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Underside of oyster rollrim mushroom (Tapinella panuoides) on a fallen pine on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 14, 2022 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Spores of oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 14, 2022
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) (spore print light brown, dirty) on a pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 25, 2023 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) (spore print light brown, dirty) collected a day before in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 26, 2023
Mature oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on a thick wet pine log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, January 6, 2024 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Young oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) under a thick wet pine log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, January 6, 2024 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
White polypore mushroom Amaropostia stiptica (Postia stiptica, Oligoporus stipticus)(?) together with oyster rollrim (Tapinella panuoides) from a lower side of a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 21, 2024 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Gills of oyster rollrim mushroom (Tapinella panuoides) from a lower side of a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 21, 2024 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Underside of oyster rollrim mushroom (Tapinella panuoides) on a pine log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, April 7, 2024 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Oyster rollrim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) on underside of a pine log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, April 7, 2024 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
AI-generated summary of observations
The fungus Tapinella panuoides, also known as the oyster rollrim mushroom, was observed in East and Central Texas from 2018 to 2024. The majority of sightings were in Sam Houston National Forest, with some in Bastrop State Park. The mushrooms were found on fallen pine trees, pine logs, and under pine debris. Observations were made throughout the year, with a focus on winter and spring months. The mushrooms' gills, caps, and spores were documented, and their growth stages were observed, from young to mature. Some observations included close-ups of the mushroom's underside and cross-sections. The data suggests that Tapinella panuoides is a common species in the region, thriving on pine substrates in various forest environments. Overall, the observations provide valuable information on the habitat and growth patterns of this fungus in East and Central Texas.