Crown-tipped coral
A species of Artomyces, Also known as Crown-tipped coral fungus Scientific name : Artomyces pyxidatus Genus : Artomyces
Crown-tipped coral, A species of Artomyces
Also known as:
Crown-tipped coral fungus
Scientific name: Artomyces pyxidatus
Genus: Artomyces
Photo By Jimmy Craine (doctorghosty) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Crown-tipped coral(Artomyces pyxidatus) is a widespread but uncommon species in North America and Western Europe whose Latin name, meaning "box-like," is inspired by its structure. It is one of the few coral fungi to fruit on wood. After a period of absence lasting over a century, it has recently reappeared in Great Britain.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Pink
Habitat
The habitat of the crown-tipped coral is associated with deciduous trees such as aspen, willow, and cottonwood. The species primarily grows on deadwood, or occasionally on a living tree.
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Edibility
Crown-tipped coral are edible raw or cooked but are rarely eaten. Even though they do sport a pleasant, mild peppery taste, these tiny fungi are usually too small to be worth gathering for consumption. When they are eaten, they are often mixed in with other mushrooms or used as a garnish.
Habitat
The habitat of the crown-tipped coral is associated with deciduous trees such as aspen, willow, and cottonwood. The species primarily grows on deadwood, or occasionally on a living tree.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
5 inches
Cap Diameter
4 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Odor not distinctive or "faintly of newly dug potatoes"; taste mild or peppery-acrid
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed in eastern North America
Distribution Area
North America,continental Europe,Central America,northern Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Auriscalpiaceae Genus
Artomyces Species
Crown-tipped coral