Scaly Lentinus
Lentinus squarrosulus
Potential Lentinus squarrosulus - Expert Confirmation Required
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Key Features
- White to cream-colored cap with a depressed center
- Distinctly scaly (squamulose) texture on cap and stem
- Gills run down the stem (decurrent)
- Grows in clusters on dead wood
- Tough
- fibrous flesh
Color:
White to pale yellow
Smell:
Unknown
Growth Pattern:
Clustered
Environment:
Wood
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat:
Dead hardwood
Distribution:
Widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including Southeast Asia
Seasonality:
Year-round in tropical climates, primarily during rainy seasons
Economic Value
Market Demand:
Low to moderate - foraged for local consumption in some tropical regions.
Price Range:
N/A - typically not sold in large commercial markets.
Commercial Use:
Consumed locally in some parts of Asia and Africa; potential for mycoremediation.
Similar Species
Ghost Fungus
Omphalotus nidiformis
Key Differences:
- Cap surface is smooth, not scaly
- Bioluminescent (glows in the dark)
- Often has darker coloration in the center
Recommended Action
Do not consume. Identification of wild mushrooms requires expert verification. Misidentification can lead to poisoning.