Scientific name: Coryne atrovirens (Pers.) Sacc.
Derivation of name: Atr- means "black" and virens means
"green." The name describes the dark green caps these fungi
Synonyms: Leotia atrovirens Pers.
Common name(s): ?
Occurrence on wood substrate: Saprobic; in groups on soil,
in mosses, or on well-decayed wood; July through September.
Dimensions: The cap is 6-12 mm wide and the stalk may be
1-4.5 cm tall.
Description: The gelatinous greenish cap is irregularly rounded
and flattened. Caps may be smooth or furrowed and have
inrolled margins. Stalks are pale green and usually roughened.
According to Beug, Bessette, and Bessetteg in
Ascomycete Fungi of North America, Coryne atrovirens may
actually be Leotia
lubrica parasitized by an asexual form of
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Figure 1. Here, among mosses, is a typical habitat for this
Photo © Dianna Smith.
Figure 2. Along with Coryne atrovirens, L. lubrica is
present. Photo © Dianna Smith.
Figure 3. This is how a specimen of Coryne atrovirens
show up at a foray. Photo © Gary Emberger.