Synonyms: Acia viridis, Amaurodon viride, Caldesiella viridis, Grandinia virescens, Hydnum viride, Hypochnus chlorinus, Odontia viridis, Sistotrema viride, Sistotrema viridis, Tomentella chlorina.
Amaurodon viridis is a species of fungus in the family Thelephoraceae. It is a greenish-gray to bluish-green crust fungus that grows on decaying wood, particularly oak and other hardwoods. In East and Central Texas, Amaurodon viridis has been found in wooded areas, including floodplains and slopes, where it fruits in late summer to early fall. The fungus produces small, waxy, greenish-gray basidiocarps that are typically 1-5 cm in diameter and have a smooth to wrinkled surface.
Corticioid fungus Amaurodon viridis under a fallen oak in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019
Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Amaurodon viridis and other corticioid fungus under a fallen oak in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Corticioid (crust) fungus Amaurodon viridis on rotting oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close-up of corticioid (crust) fungus Amaurodon viridis on rotting oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Corticioid fungus Amaurodon viridis(?) on underside of an oak log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 12, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United StatesObservations of the fungus Amaurodon viridis in East and Central Texas show that it grows on rotting oak trees. In Bastrop State Park, it was found under a fallen oak, alone and with other corticioid fungi, on November 28, 2019. Similar sightings were made in Lick Creek Park, where it was seen on rotting oak on January 3, 2020, with close-up views revealing its crust-like appearance. Another possible sighting was recorded on the underside of an oak log in Sam Houston National Forest on January 12, 2022. The fungus appears to thrive in shaded, moist environments, and is often found in association with decaying wood. These observations suggest that Amaurodon viridis is a common species in East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with abundant oak trees and suitable habitat. Its growth habits and preferred substrates are consistent across the observed locations.
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