Crown-tipped coral
Artomyces pyxidatus
A species of Artomyces. Also known as Crown-tipped coral fungus.
Artomyces pyxidatus, commonly known as Crown-tipped coral, is a widely distributed yet rare species found across North America and Western Europe. Its Latin name, which translates to box-like, aptly describes its structural appearance. This particular coral fungus is notable for being one of the few that grows on wood. Following an absence of more than a century, it has recently been observed again in Great Britain.
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Attributes of Crown-tipped coral
Height
6 - 12 cm
Flesh
Fairly elastic; whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, with faint fresh earthy notes.
Body Color
BrownYellowPink
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to brown
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Crown-tipped coral by these plants
European aspen, Populus
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in eastern North America
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Crown-tipped coral
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Auriscalpiaceae
Genus
Artomyces
Toxicity and Edibility of Crown-tipped coral
Is Crown-tipped coral Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
