Synonyms: Dacrymyces cerebriformis, Dacrymyces deliquescens, Dacrymyces ellisii, Dacrymyces guepiniaeformis, Dacrymyces laevis, Dacrymyces stipitatus, Dacryomitra nuda, Dacryomyces ellisii, Dacryopsida nuda, Dacryopsis nuda, Dacryopsis ulicis, Ditiola fagi, Ditiola nuda, Ditiola radicata, Ditiola ulicis.
Dacrymyces capitatus is a jelly fungus that grows on decaying wood, typically forming small, orange to yellowish-orange, brain-like or capitate fruiting bodies. In East and Central Texas, it can be found on fallen logs, stumps, and other woody debris in moist, shaded areas, particularly during the spring and fall months. The fungus is relatively common in the region's forests, including those dominated by oak, pine, and cedar trees.
Dacrymyces capitatus(?) mushrooms on a dry oak log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2017
Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Dacrymyces capitatus(?) mushrooms on an oak log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2017Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Close up of Dacrymyces capitatus(?) mushrooms on an oak log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2017Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United StatesObservations of the fungus Dacrymyces capitatus in East and Central Texas reveal its growth on oak logs. On December 10, 2017, in College Station, Texas, Dacrymyces capitatus was found on a dry oak log and another oak log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. The mushrooms were observed to be growing on the logs, with a close-up view showing their detailed structure. The fungus appears to thrive in this environment, suggesting that it may play a role in decomposing organic matter in the region. The observations also highlight the importance of oak logs as a substrate for Dacrymyces capitatus, providing a habitat for its growth and development. These findings contribute to our understanding of the ecology and distribution of Dacrymyces capitatus in East and Central Texas. The fungus was observed in similar habitats on the same trail.
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