Synonyms: Clavaria formosa, Clavariella formosa, Corallium formosa, Corallium formosum, Merisma formosa, Merisma formosum.
Common names: salmon coral, Yellow-tipped Coral.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Ramaria formosa, commonly known as the beautiful clavaria, handsome clavaria, yellow-tipped- or pink coral fungus, is a coral fungus found in Asia, Europe and North America. It is widely held to be mildly poisonous if consumed, giving rise to acute gastrointestinal symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and colicky pain. It is a pinkish, much-branched coral-shape reaching some 20 cm (8 in) high. Some forms collected in North America often lack the bitter taste common to European specimens and may represent a different species.
Bulgarian: Красива коралка, Catalan: Peu de rata bord, Chinese: 粉紅枝瑚菌, Czech: Kuřátka sličná, Dutch: Fraaie koraalzwam, Finnish: Kavalahaarakas, German: Dreifarbige Koralle, Hungarian: Cifra korallgomba, Japanese: ハナホウキタケ, Polish: Koralówka strojna, Romanian: Meloșel, Russian: Рамария красивая, Slovenian: Tribarvna griva, Swedish: Lömsk fingersvamp.
Ramaria formosa is a coral fungus that grows up to 10 cm tall, with multiple branches and tips that are often forked or divided. It has a pinkish-orange to yellowish-orange color, sometimes with white or cream-colored tips. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from July to October in wooded areas, especially under oak, pine, and cedar trees. The fungus is commonly found on the ground, often in large groups, and can be associated with decaying organic matter.
Coral mushrooms Ramaria formosa(?) on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2013
County Road 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Coral mushrooms Ramaria formosa in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 19, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Coral mushrooms Ramaria formosa on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 19, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Coral mushrooms Ramaria formosa under small oaks on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 19, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected coral mushrooms Ramaria formosa on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 19, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Salmon coral mushrooms (Ramaria formosa) on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020413 Co Rd 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Side view of salmon coral mushrooms (Ramaria formosa) on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020413 Co Rd 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Cross section of salmon coral mushrooms (Ramaria formosa) on Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, October 17, 2020413 Co Rd 4850, Warren, TX 77664, USA
Coral mushrooms Ramaria formosa(?) in area of longleaf pine savannah at nothern entrance of Turkey Creek Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Kountze, Texas, November 14, 2020Farm-to-Market Road 1943, Warren, Texas 77664, United States
Cross section o coral mushrooms Ramaria formosa(?) at nothern entrance of Turkey Creek Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Kountze, Texas, November 14, 2020Farm-to-Market Road 1943, Warren, Texas 77664, United States
Mature coral mushrooms Ramaria formosa(?) at nothern entrance of Turkey Creek Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Kountze, Texas, November 14, 2020Farm-to-Market Road 1943, Warren, Texas 77664, United States
Salmon coral mushrooms (Ramaria formosa)(?) south from Northern Trailhead for the Turkey Creek Trail of Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021Farm-to-Market Road 1943, Warren, Texas 77664, United States
Branches of salmon coral mushroom (Ramaria formosa)(?) south from Northern Trailhead for the Turkey Creek Trail of Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021Farm-to-Market Road 1943, Warren, Texas 77664, United States
Cross section of salmon coral mushroom (Ramaria formosa)(?) south from Northern Trailhead for the Turkey Creek Trail of Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021Farm-to-Market Road 1943, Warren, Texas 77664, United States
Salmon coral mushrooms (Ramaria formosa)(?) south from Northern Trailhead for the Turkey Creek Trail of Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021Farm-to-Market Road 1943, Warren, Texas 77664, United States
Top view of salmon coral mushrooms (Ramaria formosa)(?) south from Northern Trailhead for the Turkey Creek Trail of Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 27, 2021Farm-to-Market Road 1943, Warren, Texas 77664, United StatesIn East and Central Texas, Ramaria formosa has been observed in various locations, including Big Thicket National Preserve and Lick Creek Park. The fungus has been found growing under small oaks, in areas with longleaf pine savannah, and along trails such as Pitcher Plant Trail and Yaupon Loop Trail. Observations were made between November 2013 and November 2021, with multiple sightings in November of different years. The coral mushrooms were often described as salmon-colored, and their cross sections and dissected parts were also observed. Some observations noted the maturity of the mushrooms, while others focused on their branching structures and overall appearance. The fungus appears to thrive in these regions, with repeated sightings over several years.
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