Synonyms: Atractobolus abietis, Dasyscypha abietis, Dasyscyphus abietis, Helotium abietis, Lachnella abietis, Perrotia abietis, Trichoscypha abietis, Trichoscyphella abietis.
Lachnellula abietis is a species of fungus in the family Hyaloscyphaceae, order Helotiales, class Leotiomycetes, phylum Ascomycota. It is characterized by its bright orange to reddish-orange apothecia, typically 2-5 mm in diameter, with a felty or woolly exterior and a smooth interior. In East and Central Texas, Lachnellula abietis has been found on coniferous hosts, particularly Abies and Pinus species, often on dead branches or trunks. The fungus fruits in the spring and summer months, typically from March to July. Specimens have been collected in various counties, including Brazos, Grimes, and Walker counties in East Texas, and Bastrop, Blanco, and Hays counties in Central Texas.
Observations of the fungus Lachnellula abietis in East and Central Texas reveal its presence on fallen pine branches. On January 12, 2022, tiny cup mushrooms were found on a pine branch at the Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, north of Montgomery, Texas. The species was identified as Lachnellula abietis, a type of fungus that typically grows on coniferous trees. The discovery suggests that this fungus is active during the winter months in East and Central Texas, and can be found in forested areas with abundant pine tree debris. Further observations may reveal more about its distribution and habits in the region, including its preferred substrates and environmental conditions. The sighting provides valuable information on the diversity of fungal species in Texas.
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