Synonym: Lachnocladium semivestitum.
Tremellodendropsis semivestita is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Tremellodendropsidaceae. It is characterized by its effused-reflexed to stipitate fruiting body, with a smooth to velvety hymenium and white to cream-colored basidiocarps. In East and Central Texas, it typically grows on the ground in deciduous and mixed forests, often associated with oak and pine trees. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be found fruiting from summer to fall, particularly after heavy rainfall. Its distribution in East and Central Texas appears to be scattered, with sightings reported in areas such as the Piney Woods and the Post Oak Savannah ecoregions.
Tremellodendropsis semivestita(?) mushrooms on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 7, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Tremellodendropsis semivestita(?) mushrooms on the trail on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 7, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Tremellodendropsis semivestita mushrooms on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 15, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Tremellodendropsis semivestita mushrooms on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 15, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Coral like mushrooms Tremellodendropsis semivestita on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 21, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Group of coral like mushrooms Tremellodendropsis semivestita on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 21, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of coral like mushrooms Tremellodendropsis semivestita on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 21, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Coral like mushrooms Tremellodendropsis semivestita on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 30, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
False coral mushroom Tremellodendropsis semivestita in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Branches of a false coral mushroom Tremellodendropsis semivestita in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
False coral mushrooms Tremellodendropsis semivestita in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest east from Waverly. Texas, May 28, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, 77328, United States
Side view of false coral mushrooms Tremellodendropsis semivestita in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest east from Waverly. Texas, May 28, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, 77328, United States
Spores of false coral mushrooms Tremellodendropsis semivestita collected in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest east from Waverly. Texas, May 28, 2022Observations of Tremellodendropsis semivestita in East and Central Texas show that the fungus grows on floodplains, particularly in the Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville and Shepherd. The mushrooms were found on trails such as Caney Creek Trail and Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, often in groups or clusters. They were observed during the summer months (July) and also in September and May, suggesting a possible extended fruiting period. The fungus was described as having a coral-like appearance, with some observations noting its branches and spores. Specific locations included Big Creek Scenic Area, Winters Bayou, and areas near Richards and Waverly, Texas. Overall, the observations suggest that Tremellodendropsis semivestita is relatively common in certain areas of East and Central Texas, particularly in floodplain environments.
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