Synonym: Dacrymyces variesporus.
Dacrymyces variisporus is a species of fungus in the family Dacrymycetaceae. It is a jelly fungus that grows on decaying wood, typically forming yellow to orange, brain-like or lobed fruiting bodies. In East and Central Texas, it has been found on various substrates, including oak, pine, and cedar, often in humid, shaded areas. The fungus produces spores of varying sizes, ranging from 10-25 micrometers in length. It is considered a relatively rare species in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats, such as moist woodland areas and along streams.
Orange jelly fungus Dacrymyces variisporus(?) on a recently fallen oak in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Orange jelly fungus Dacrymyces variisporus(?) among moss on a recently fallen oak in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Orange jelly fungus Dacrymyces variisporus(?) among moss on bark of a recently fallen oak in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USAObservations of the fungus Dacrymyces variisporus in East and Central Texas indicate that it grows on recently fallen oaks. Specifically, it was found on a fallen oak in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest in Shepherd, Texas, on January 19, 2020. The fungus was observed in three different settings: directly on the wood, among moss on the wood, and among moss on the bark of the fallen oak. In all cases, the fungus displayed its characteristic orange jelly-like appearance. These observations suggest that Dacrymyces variisporus prefers to grow on newly fallen trees, potentially taking advantage of the moist environment and available nutrients. The presence of moss in two of the observations also implies a possible association between the fungus and mosses in this region.
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