Tiger Sawgill Mushroom Lentinus tigrinus

Tiger Sawgill Mushroom

Lentinus tigrinus

10 cc/ml liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.

Tiger Sawgill Mushroom Lentinus tigrinus Liquid Culture, exotic wood-decay fungus for hardwood log cultivation and fungal biodiversity projects

Lentinus tigrinus, commonly known as the tiger sawgill mushroom, is a striking wood-decay fungus recognized for its scaly tiger-striped cap and saw-like gills. This rare and visually distinct species is found in temperate and tropical forests, growing on dead or decaying hardwood. With its tough texture and aggressive colonization ability, it plays a vital role in breaking down lignin-rich wood and enriching forest soil.

The tiger sawgill mushroom is excellent for outdoor cultivation on hardwood logs, stumps, or woodchip beds. Its unique appearance and ecological function make it a great choice for mushroom biodiversity gardens, ecological restoration efforts, and educational mycology displays.

Key features:

• Species: Lentinus tigrinus, commonly known as tiger sawgill mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood logs, forest mushroom beds, wood chip piles, ecological gardening, fungal landscaping

• Growth habit: Distinctive tiger-striped caps, coarse gills, and sturdy stems

• Habitat: Found on dead hardwood in humid, shaded forest environments

Why grow Lentinus tigrinus:

• Rare and visually captivating mushroom species

• Highly efficient decomposer of hardwood logs and stumps

• Adds biodiversity and function to forest gardens and ecological landscapes

• Great for educational mushroom projects, mycological research, and trail displays

• Thrives in warm, humid outdoor conditions with minimal maintenance

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with tiger sawgill mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, apply the grain spawn to fresh hardwood logs, stumps, or buried wood debris. Place the inoculated material in a shaded, moist outdoor setting. Fruiting typically occurs in warm, wet weather once the fungus has fully colonized the wood substrate.

Lentinus tigrinus tiger sawgill mushroom liquid culture is ideal for growers, educators, forest gardeners, and mycology enthusiasts seeking to cultivate an unusual and ecologically beneficial mushroom. Whether for forest restoration, fungal education, or simply to enjoy its bold patterns and natural role in decomposition, this species brings beauty and utility to any mushroom project.

*international orders will not include needle.

*instructions are not included, please thoroughly research growing conditions and techniques.