Synonyms: Calocera cornea, Calocera flammea, Calocera viscosa, Clavaria furcata.
Common name: forked stagshorn.
Calocera furcata is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Dacrymycetaceae. It is characterized by its orange to yellowish-orange, forked or branched fruiting bodies that are typically 1-5 cm tall and 0.5-2 mm wide. In East and Central Texas, Calocera furcata has been found growing on decaying wood, particularly on oak and pine logs, in moist environments such as streams, rivers, and swamps. It fruits from spring to fall, with peak activity during the summer months. The fungus is relatively common in the region, with sightings reported in several counties, including Brazos, Grimes, and Houston.
Forked stagshorn mushrooms (Calocera furcata) on a pine branch collected at mushroom walk with Gulf States Mycological Society in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, June 22, 2019
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Forked staghorn fungus (Calocera furcata) on a fallen pine twig on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 5, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of forked staghorn fungus (Calocera furcata) on a fallen pine twig on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 5, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Calocera furcata in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows on pine branches and twigs. On June 22, 2019, forked stagshorn mushrooms were found on a pine branch in Warren, Texas, at the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Similar sightings occurred on June 5, 2021, in Sam Houston National Forest, where the fungus was observed on fallen pine twigs along the Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail. Close-up observations of the fungus on the twigs showed its distinctive forked shape. The fungus appears to thrive in areas with pine trees, suggesting a possible association with this tree species. These sightings provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of Calocera furcata in East and Central Texas. The fungus's preference for pine substrates is consistent across observations.
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