Synonyms: Clavaria bicolor, Clavaria lavandula, Clavaria lavendula, Clavaria rosalana, Clavaria schaefferi, Clavaria violacea.
Common name: violet coral.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Clavaria zollingeri, commonly known as the violet coral or the magenta coral, is a widely distributed species of fungus. It produces striking tubular, purple to pinkish-violet fruit bodies that grow up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall and 7 cm (2.8 in) wide. The extreme tips of the fragile, slender branches are usually rounded and brownish. A typical member of the clavarioid or club fungi, Clavaria zollingeri is saprobic, and so derives nutrients by breaking down organic matter. The fruit bodies are typically found growing on the ground in woodland litter, or in grasslands. Variations in branching and color can often be used to distinguish C. zollingeri from similarly colored coral fungi such as Alloclavaria purpurea and Clavulina amethystina, although microscopy is required to reliably identify the latter species.
Chinese: 堇紫珊瑚菌, Danish: Purpurkøllesvamp, Dutch: Amethistknotszwam, French: Clavaire de Zollinger, Persian: مرجان بنفش, Polish: Goździeniec fioletowy, Russian: Клавария бледно-бурая, Swedish: Violett fingersvamp.
Clavaria zollingeri is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Clavariaceae. It is characterized by its simple, club-shaped to cylindrical fruiting body, typically 2-6 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 mm thick, with a white to pale yellowish color. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found in deciduous and mixed forests, often growing in clusters on the ground in rich soil, usually in association with oak, beech, and maple trees. The fungus typically fruits from July to November, with peak activity during late summer and early fall.
Violet (magenta) coral mushrooms (Clavaria zollingeri) or may be Clavulina amethystina in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Side view of violet coral mushrooms (Clavaria zollingeri) or may be Clavulina amethystina in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Branches of violet coral mushrooms (Clavaria zollingeri) or may be Clavulina amethystina in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Violet coral mushrooms (Clavaria zollingeri) on sandy soil near a small creek on a former Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Violet coral mushrooms (Clavaria zollingeri) in moss on sandy soil near a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close-up of violet coral mushrooms (Clavaria zollingeri) in moss on sandy soil near a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Side view of violet coral mushrooms (Clavaria zollingeri) in moss on sandy soil near a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Upper view of violet coral mushrooms (Clavaria zollingeri) on white moss (Leucobryum albidum) on sandy soil near a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Violet coral mushrooms (Clavaria zollingeri) in wet moss on sandy soil near a trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Clavaria zollingeri in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in various environments. In Sam Houston National Forest, it was found in the Big Creek Scenic Area, specifically in Shepherd, Texas, on October 28, 2018. The mushrooms were observed with violet to magenta coloration, potentially mistaken for Clavulina amethystina. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the fungus was spotted on June 1, 2021, growing on sandy soil near small creeks, often in association with moss. The mushrooms were found in different orientations, including side views and upper views, and were observed on white moss (Leucobryum albidum). The fungus thrives in wet environments, as evidenced by its presence in wet moss near trails. Overall, Clavaria zollingeri appears to be adaptable to various habitats in East and Central Texas.
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