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Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Clavariaceae: Ramariopsis kunzei (Fr.) Corner

Ramariopsis kunzei – ivory coral

Synonyms: Clavaria asperula, Clavaria asperulans, Clavaria chionea, Clavaria elongata, Clavaria favreae, Clavaria krombholtzii, Clavaria krombholzii, Clavaria kunzei, Clavaria minutula, Clavaria setosa, Clavaria subcaespitosa, Clavaria subcorticalis, Clavaria velutina, Clavulina kunzei, Clavulinopsis kunzei, Lachnocladium subcorticale, Lachnocladium subsimile, Ramaria favreae, Ramaria krombholzii, Ramaria kunzei.

Common names: ivory coral, White Coral.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Ramariopsis kunzei is an edible species of coral fungi in the Clavariaceae family, and the type species of the genus Ramariopsis. It is commonly known as white coral because of the branched structure of the fruit bodies that resemble marine coral. The fruit bodies are up to 5 cm (2.0 in) tall by 4 cm (1.6 in) wide, with numerous branches originating from a short rudimentary stem. The branches are one to two millimeters thick, smooth, and white, sometimes with yellowish tips in age. Ramariopsis kunzei has a widespread distribution, and is found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Estonian: Valge ramariopsis, Polish: Koralownik białawy, Swedish: Snövit fingersvamp.

AI-generated description

Ramariopsis kunzei is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Clavulinaceae. It is characterized by its small to medium size, slender stems, and white to pale yellowish color. In East and Central Texas, Ramariopsis kunzei typically grows in clusters on the ground in wooded areas, often associated with oak and pine trees. The fungus fruits from spring to fall, with a peak in summer months. It is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

White coral mushrooms <B>Ramariopsis kunzei</B> on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2013-11-10.htm">November 10, 2013</A>
LinkWhite coral mushrooms Ramariopsis kunzei on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2013
Location on maps1618 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
White coral mushrooms <B>Ramariopsis kunzei</B> on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-11-09.htm">November 9, 2018</A>
LinkWhite coral mushrooms Ramariopsis kunzei on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2018
White coral mushrooms <B>Ramariopsis kunzei</B> near a small creek on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-11-09.htm">November 9, 2018</A>
LinkWhite coral mushrooms Ramariopsis kunzei near a small creek on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2018
White coral mushrooms <B>Ramariopsis kunzei</B> under elms and oaks on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-11-09.htm">November 9, 2018</A>
LinkWhite coral mushrooms Ramariopsis kunzei under elms and oaks on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2018
White coral mushrooms <B>Ramariopsis kunzei</B> among fallen leaves on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-11-09.htm">November 9, 2018</A>
LinkWhite coral mushrooms Ramariopsis kunzei among fallen leaves on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2018
Group of white coral mushrooms <B>Ramariopsis kunzei</B> on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-11-09.htm">November 9, 2018</A>
LinkGroup of white coral mushrooms Ramariopsis kunzei on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2018
Side view of white coral mushrooms <B>Ramariopsis kunzei</B> on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-11-09.htm">November 9, 2018</A>
LinkSide view of white coral mushrooms Ramariopsis kunzei on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2018
Ivory coral mushroom (<B>Ramariopsis kunzei</B>)(?) collected at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-11-13.htm">November 13, 2021</A>
LinkIvory coral mushroom (Ramariopsis kunzei)(?) collected at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, November 13, 2021
Location on mapsSan Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Ivory coral mushrooms (<B>Ramariopsis kunzei</B>)(?) collected at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-11-13.htm">November 13, 2021</A>
LinkIvory coral mushrooms (Ramariopsis kunzei)(?) collected at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, November 13, 2021
Location on mapsSan Jacinto County, Texas, United States

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Ramariopsis kunzei in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows in various environments. It has been found on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve, Warren, Texas, and Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The fungus tends to thrive near small creeks, under elms and oaks, and among fallen leaves. Multiple sightings on Raccoon Run Trail indicate it can grow in groups or solitary. The mushrooms have been observed in November, suggesting a fall fruiting season. Similar species have also been collected at Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, during a Gulf States Mycological Society mushroom walk, further confirming the presence of Ramariopsis kunzei in the region. These observations provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of this fungus in East and Central Texas.

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