Synonyms: Clavaria condensata, Clavaria dendroidea, Clavaria kewensis, Clavaria pruinella, Clavaria stricta, Clavaria syringarum, Clavariella condensata, Clavariella stricta, Corallium stricta, Lachnocladium odoratum, Merisma strictum, Ramaria concolor, Ramaria condensata.
Common name: upright coral.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Ramaria stricta, commonly known as the strict-branch coral is a coral fungus of the genus Ramaria. It has a cosmopolitan distribution, and grows on dead wood, stumps, trunks, and branches of both deciduous and coniferous trees. Its fruit body is up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall, made of multiple slender, compact, and vertical parallel branches. Its color is typically light tan to vinaceous-brown. All parts of the mushroom will bruise when handled. There are several lookalike corals that can usually be distinguished from R. stricta by differences in coloration, bruising reaction, or microscopic features. The fungus is inedible due to its unpleasant odor and bitter taste.
Catalan: Peu de rata estret, Dutch: Rechte koraalzwam, French: Clavaire droite, Hungarian: Merev korallgomba, Polish: Koralówka sztywna, Romanian: Ramaria stricta (burete), Russian: Рогатик прямой, Slovak: Strapačka vzpriamená, Swedish: Rak fingersvamp, Ukrainian: Рамарія пряма, Welsh: Cwrel unionsyth.
Ramaria stricta is a coral fungus characterized by its slender, straight to slightly curved branches, typically 2-6 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 mm thick, with a white to cream-colored base and pale yellow to orange tips. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found in wooded areas, particularly under oak and pine trees, during the summer and fall months, often growing in small to large clusters on rich soil or decaying organic matter. The fungus has a fragile, brittle texture and a mild, earthy odor.
Coral mushrooms Ramaria stricta(?) in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 27, 2018
State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Coral mushrooms Ramaria stricta(?) in a pine forest in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 27, 2018Huntsville State Park, 565 Park Road 40 west, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Brown coral mushrooms Ramaria stricta(?) in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 27, 2018State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Coral mushroom Ramaria stricta on well rotten wood under pines on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 21, 2018New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Coral mushrooms Ramaria stricta on decomposing wood on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 21, 2018State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Upright coral mushrooms (Ramaria stricta) collected at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, November 13, 2021San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Upright coral mushrooms (Ramaria stricta) on a small piece of wood collected at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, November 13, 2021San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Branches of a coral mushroom Ramaria stricta(?) collected at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, November 13, 2021San Jacinto County, Texas, United StatesObservations of the fungus Ramaria stricta in East and Central Texas reveal that it grows in various environments, including pine forests and on decomposing wood. In Huntsville State Park, the mushrooms were found on well-rotten wood under pines and on Chinquapin Trail, often associated with decomposing wood. The coral mushrooms were observed in different colors, including brown and upright forms. Similar observations were made at Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary in Cleveland, Texas, where the mushrooms were collected during a mushroom walk. They were found growing on small pieces of wood and exhibited upright growth habits. The fungus appears to thrive in areas with abundant organic matter, suggesting a saprotrophic lifestyle. Multiple sightings in these regions indicate that Ramaria stricta is present in East and Central Texas, particularly in wooded areas with rich soil and decaying wood.
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