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.
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.
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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