Synonym: Guepinia elegans.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Dacryopinax elegans is a species of jelly fungus in the family Dacrymycetaceae. It was originally formally described as Guepinia elegans by Miles Berkeley and Moses Ashley Curtis in 1849. George Willard Martin transferred it to the genus Dacryopinax in 1948.
Dacryopinax elegans is a species of jelly fungus that grows on decaying wood, typically in humid environments. In East and Central Texas, it has been found on fallen logs, stumps, and branches, often in shaded areas with rich soil. The fungus produces yellow to orange, brain-like or lobed fruiting bodies that are gelatinous in texture and typically 2-6 cm in diameter. It is a relatively common species in the region, particularly during the spring and fall months when humidity is high.
Fan-shaped jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans on a fallen dried Eastern red cedar tree (Juniper) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021
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Jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans on a fallen dried Eastern red cedar tree (Juniper) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Spoon-shaped jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans on a fallen dried Eastern red cedar tree (Juniper) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Close-up of jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans on a fallen dried Eastern red cedar tree (Juniper) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Dark amber jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans on a fallen dried Eastern red cedar tree (Juniper) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Spoon and fan-shaped jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans on a fallen dried Eastern red cedar tree (Juniper) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans together with a small Polyporus on a fallen dried Eastern red cedar tree (Juniper) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans together with Trametes villosa, Gloeophyllum striatum, young Dacryopinax spathularia and a small Polyporus on a fallen dried Eastern red cedar tree (Juniper) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans on a side of a fallen Juniper in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Close-up of jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans on a fallen Juniper in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Jelly fungus Dacryopinax elegans with moss and liverwort on a side of a fallen Juniper in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USAObservations of the fungus Dacryopinax elegans in East and Central Texas reveal its presence on fallen dried Eastern red cedar trees (Juniper) in Hensel Park, College Station. The fungus was found in various shapes, including fan-shaped, spoon-shaped, and dark amber-colored. It was observed growing alone or alongside other fungi such as Polyporus, Trametes villosa, Gloeophyllum striatum, and Dacryopinax spathularia. Some observations showed the fungus growing with moss and liverwort on the side of a fallen Juniper. The fungus was consistently found on dried Eastern red cedar trees, suggesting a preference for this substrate. Close-up observations revealed detailed textures and colors of the fungus, providing insight into its morphology and growth habits in this region. Multiple sightings on June 3, 2021, indicate that the fungus is active and thriving in this environment during this time.
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