Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei)
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Hairy Oysterling

Panus lecomtei

Life > Fungi > Basidiomycota > Agaricomycotina > Agaricomycetes > Polyporales > Panaceae > Panus


Description

The Hairy Oysterling (Panus lecomtei) is a decomposer of dead hardwood and can be found in the spring through fall. It can be found in woodlands and wooded interface areas with recently dead wood. The cap color transitions from purple to orange to tan with age. It is distinctively hairy on the cap surface, which it retains throughout its lifetime. The gills transition from white to orange with age. The spore print is cream-colored to slightly yellowish.

Also known as Panus neostrigosus.


Observations

May 21st, 2024 Fontenelle Forest
Lilac Oysterling (Panus conchatus)

Not collected


Observation by thefungiproject
May 15th, 2024 Neale Woods
Hairy Oyster Mushroom (Panus lecomtei)

613

Spore Print: white


Observation by thefungiproject
June 1st, 2023 Indian Cave State Park
Hairy Oyster Mushroom (Panus lecomtei)

61

Growing in loose clusters on large charred northern red oak log near edge of mixed oak/hickory woodland.


Observation by thefungiproject
May 21st, 2024 Fontenelle Forest
Hairy Oyster Mushroom (Panus lecomtei)

Not collected


Observation by thefungiproject

References

Kuo, M. (2025, January). Panus neostrigosus. Retrieved from the MushroomExpert.Com Web site: http://www.mushroomexpert.com/panus_neostrigosus.html


Created April 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM and last updated April 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM

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