Synonyms: Calocera digitata, Clavaria coronata, Clavaria petersii, Clavaria pyxidata, Clavicorona coronata, Clavicorona pyxidata, Merisma pyxidatum, Ramaria pyxidata.
Common name: Crown-tipped Coral.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Artomyces pyxidatus is a coral fungus that is commonly called crown coral or crown-tipped coral fungus. Its most characteristic feature is the crown-like shape of the tips of its branches. The epithet pyxidatus means "box-like"—a reference to this shape.
German: Verzweigte Becherkoralle, Hungarian: Csészés álkorallgomba, Polish: Świecznik rozgałęziony, Russian: Клавикорона крыночковидная, Swedish: Kandelabersvamp.
Artomyces pyxidatus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Auriscalpiaceae. It is characterized by its small to medium size, typically 1-4 cm wide, with a funnel-shaped to vase-shaped cap and a central stem. The cap is often wavy or lobed, and the surface is smooth, wrinkled, or veined. The fungus is usually found growing on decaying wood, particularly hardwoods like oak and maple. In East and Central Texas, Artomyces pyxidatus has been reported to fruit in the fall, typically from September to November, in wooded areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and along streams, often in association with other fungi and plants typical of the region's deciduous and mixed forests.
The observation of Artomyces pyxidatus in East and Central Texas revealed the presence of candelabra coral mushrooms in the region. On November 10, 2018, specimens were collected during a mushroom walk organized by the Gulf States Mycological Society at the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve in Warren, Texas. The collection site provided a unique opportunity to observe the fungus in its natural habitat. Further examination of the collected specimens confirmed the identity of Artomyces pyxidatus, characterized by its distinctive candelabra-like branching and coral-colored fruiting bodies. This sighting contributed to the documentation of the species' distribution in East and Central Texas, highlighting the importance of continued exploration and study of the region's mycological diversity. The observation also underscored the value of collaborative efforts between mycologists and conservation organizations in advancing knowledge of fungal species.
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