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Fringed Sawgill

Lentinus crinitus

Fringed sawgills sprout from decaying hardwood in warm, humid forests, easily identified by dense coats of bristly, reddish-brown hairs covering their funnel-shaped caps. Their decurrent gills feature distinctive serrated or saw-toothed edges that release spores into the understory breeze. Thanks to tough, leathery flesh, their fruiting bodies resist decay far longer than soft-capped mushrooms and can endure intermittent dry spells without shriveling away.

Wood-DecaySaprotrophicForest Fungus
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyHardwood lignin, Dead wood cellulose
Predators
  • Fungus beetles
  • Fly larvae
  • Slugs
ThreatsDeforestation and clear-cutting of mature deadwood
HabitatsTropical, subtropical, and warm temperate forests
Life spanFruiting body persists several weeks; mycelium lives for years
Classification
  1. OrderPolyporales
  2. FamilyPolyporaceae
  3. GenusLentinus
  4. SpeciesLentinus crinitus
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Many edible mushrooms have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fungi based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
  • Substrate checks: Look on fallen logs, rotting stumps, and dead hardwood branches after heavy rains.
  • Examine the margins: Check the cap edge with a hand lens to see the stiff, hair-like bristles that give the species its name.
  • Inspect the gills: Look underneath to see the distinct, fine saw-toothed serrations running down the stem.
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