Synonyms: Hydnum atroviride, Hydnum bambusinum, Hydnum blackfordae, Hydnum blackfordiae, Hydnum fumosum, Hydnum fumosus, Phaeodon atroviridis, Sarcodon bambusinus, Sarcodon blackfordae, Sarcodon blackfordiae, Sarcodon fumosus.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Sarcodon atroviridis is a species of fungus in the family Bankeraceae found in North America and Asia. It was originally described in 1895 as Hydnum atroviride by Andrew Price Morgan. Howard James Banker transferred it to Sarcodon in 1906. The fungus is known from Asia and North America; in 2015 it was reported from Brazil. The specific epithet atroviridis means "blackish green".
Sarcodon atroviridis is a species of tooth fungus characterized by its dark green to blackish-brown cap and white to pale brown spines. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often in association with oak and pine trees. The fungus can be found growing solitary or in small groups on the ground in wooded areas, particularly in regions with rich soil and moderate to high humidity. Its distribution in this region tends to be scattered, but it can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Scaly caps of Sarcodon atroviridis mushrooms in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Sarcodon atroviridis mushrooms near the creek in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Underside of Sarcodon atroviridis mushrooms in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Dissected Sarcodon atroviridis mushrooms in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Underside tooth surface of Sarcodon atroviridis mushroom in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USAObservations of Sarcodon atroviridis in East and Central Texas reveal distinct characteristics. The scaly caps of the mushrooms were noted in the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, with specimens found near a creek on October 28, 2018. The underside of the mushrooms displayed a unique tooth-like surface, which was further examined through dissection. The dissected specimens showed the internal structure of the fungus, while a closer look at the underside tooth surface revealed intricate details. These observations suggest that Sarcodon atroviridis can be found in specific habitats, such as near creeks, and exhibit distinctive features like scaly caps and tooth-like undersides. The detailed examination of the mushrooms provides valuable information about their morphology and growth habits in East and Central Texas. Specific locations like Shepherd, Texas, appear to support the growth of this fungus.
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