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Fungi: Ascomycota: Pezizomycetes: Pezizales: Pyronemataceae: Anthracobia maurilabra (Cooke) Boud.

Anthracobia maurilabra

Synonyms: Aleuria maurilabra, Humaria maurilabra, Peziza maurilabra.

AI-generated description

Anthracobia maurilabra is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae, order Pezizales, class Pezizomycetes, phylum Ascomycota. It is a small to medium-sized apothecium with a reddish-brown to dark brown exterior and a pale yellow to orange interior. In East and Central Texas, Anthracobia maurilabra has been found growing on soil, often in association with burned areas or charred wood, typically during the spring and fall months. The fungus produces ascospores that are yellowish-brown to brown, ellipsoidal, and ornamented with small warts or spines.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Close-up of pyrophilous cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-02-09.htm">February 9, 2020</A>
LinkClose-up of pyrophilous cup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 9, 2020
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on a bonfire of a hiker's campground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-02-09.htm">February 9, 2020</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra on a bonfire of a hiker's campground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 9, 2020
Pyrophilous cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> near a bonfire place on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-02-09.htm">February 9, 2020</A>
LinkPyrophilous cup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra near a bonfire place on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 9, 2020
Cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> beside a bonfire place on a hiker's campground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-02-09.htm">February 9, 2020</A>
LinkCup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra beside a bonfire place on a hiker's campground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 9, 2020
Cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-07.htm">March 7, 2020</A>
LinkCup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, March 7, 2020
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-07.htm">March 7, 2020</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, March 7, 2020
Close-up of ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-07.htm">March 7, 2020</A>
LinkClose-up of ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, March 7, 2020
Brown cups of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-07.htm">March 7, 2020</A>
LinkBrown cups of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, March 7, 2020
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on an old bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-07.htm">March 7, 2020</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on an old bonfire site in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, March 7, 2020
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on charred soil in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-07.htm">March 7, 2020</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on charred soil in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, March 7, 2020
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-11.htm">March 11, 2020</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 11, 2020
Brown Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-11.htm">March 11, 2020</A>
LinkBrown Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 11, 2020
Cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-11.htm">March 11, 2020</A>
LinkCup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 11, 2020
Masses of small cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-11.htm">March 11, 2020</A>
LinkMasses of small cup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 11, 2020
Close-up of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-11.htm">March 11, 2020</A>
LinkClose-up of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on an old bonfire on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 11, 2020
Cups of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on charred ground on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-11.htm">March 11, 2020</A>
LinkCups of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on charred ground on a forest cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 11, 2020
Cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a bonfire site on a utility line cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-23.htm">March 23, 2020</A>
LinkCup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a bonfire site on a utility line cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 23, 2020
Masses of cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a bonfire site on a utility line cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-23.htm">March 23, 2020</A>
LinkMasses of cup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a bonfire site on a utility line cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 23, 2020
Close-up of cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a bonfire site on a utility line cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-23.htm">March 23, 2020</A>
LinkClose-up of cup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a bonfire site on a utility line cutting on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 23, 2020
Cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a bonfire site of hiker's campground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-23.htm">March 23, 2020</A>
LinkCup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a bonfire site of hiker's campground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 23, 2020
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a bonfire site of hiker's campground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-23.htm">March 23, 2020</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a bonfire site of hiker's campground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 23, 2020
Orange cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on burnt ground near a former toad's pond in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-24.htm">March 24, 2020</A>
LinkOrange cup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra on burnt ground near a former toad's pond in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 24, 2020
Cluster of orange cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on burnt ground near a former toad's pond in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-03-24.htm">March 24, 2020</A>
LinkCluster of orange cup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra on burnt ground near a former toad's pond in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 24, 2020
Small Ascomycete mushrooms <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on an old bonfire site on a forest clearing under utility lines near a parking at Osborn Road on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-02-22.htm">February 22, 2021</A>
LinkSmall Ascomycete mushrooms Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on an old bonfire site on a forest clearing under utility lines near a parking at Osborn Road on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 22, 2021
Small cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on an old bonfire site on a forest clearing under utility lines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-02-22.htm">February 22, 2021</A>
LinkSmall cup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on an old bonfire site on a forest clearing under utility lines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 22, 2021
Cup fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on an old bonfire site under power lines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-03-03.htm">March 3, 2021</A>
LinkCup fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on an old bonfire site under power lines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 3, 2021
Cup fungi <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> (small) and Sphaerosporella brunnea(?) (larger) on a bonfire site near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-09-25.htm">September 25, 2021</A>
LinkCup fungi Anthracobia maurilabra (small) and Sphaerosporella brunnea(?) (larger) on a bonfire site near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, September 25, 2021
Ascomycete fungi <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> and Sphaerosporella brunnea(?) on a bonfire site near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-09-25.htm">September 25, 2021</A>
LinkAscomycete fungi Anthracobia maurilabra and Sphaerosporella brunnea(?) on a bonfire site near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, September 25, 2021
Ascomycete fungi Sphaerosporella brunnea(?) together with <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on burnt ground near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-09-25.htm">September 25, 2021</A>
LinkAscomycete fungi Sphaerosporella brunnea(?) together with Anthracobia maurilabra on burnt ground near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, September 25, 2021
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on burned wood near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-09-25.htm">September 25, 2021</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra on burned wood near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, September 25, 2021
Yellow cups of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on burned wood near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-09-25.htm">September 25, 2021</A>
LinkYellow cups of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra on burned wood near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, September 25, 2021
Carpet of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on burned wood near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-09-25.htm">September 25, 2021</A>
LinkCarpet of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra on burned wood near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, September 25, 2021
Masses of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on an old bonfire site near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-09-25.htm">September 25, 2021</A>
LinkMasses of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra on an old bonfire site near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, September 25, 2021
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> covering burned wood near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-09-25.htm">September 25, 2021</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra covering burned wood near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, September 25, 2021
Ascomycete fungi <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> and Sphaerosporella brunnea on an old bonfire site near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-09-25.htm">September 25, 2021</A>
LinkAscomycete fungi Anthracobia maurilabra and Sphaerosporella brunnea on an old bonfire site near Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Texas, September 25, 2021
Small orange cup mushrooms <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on a bonfire site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-09.htm">December 9, 2021</A>
LinkSmall orange cup mushrooms Anthracobia maurilabra on a bonfire site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, December 9, 2021
Close-up of Ascomycete mushrooms <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> on a bonfire site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-09.htm">December 9, 2021</A>
LinkClose-up of Ascomycete mushrooms Anthracobia maurilabra on a bonfire site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, December 9, 2021
Ascomycete mushrooms <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B> together with Ascobolus carbonarius(?) on a bonfire site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-09.htm">December 9, 2021</A>
LinkAscomycete mushrooms Anthracobia maurilabra together with Ascobolus carbonarius(?) on a bonfire site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, December 9, 2021
Brown cups of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on the ground that was under prescribed burn a month before in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-10.htm">May 10, 2026</A>
LinkBrown cups of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on the ground that was under prescribed burn a month before in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Close-up of brown cups of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) near a burned pine in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-10.htm">May 10, 2026</A>
LinkClose-up of brown cups of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) near a burned pine in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on burned ground in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-10.htm">May 10, 2026</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on burned ground in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Orange Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on burned ground in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-10.htm">May 10, 2026</A>
LinkOrange Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on burned ground in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Darker cups of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on burned ground in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-10.htm">May 10, 2026</A>
LinkDarker cups of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on burned ground in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Orange and dark-brown cups of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on burned ground in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-10.htm">May 10, 2026</A>
LinkOrange and dark-brown cups of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on burned ground in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on the site of a burned pine log in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-10.htm">May 10, 2026</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on the site of a burned pine log in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on burned remains of a pine in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-10.htm">May 10, 2026</A>
LinkAscomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on burned remains of a pine in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Close-up of Ascomycete fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on burned remains of a pine in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-10.htm">May 10, 2026</A>
LinkClose-up of Ascomycete fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on burned remains of a pine in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Asci, paraphyses and spores (in Congo Red, with x40 objective) of orange fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
LinkAsci, paraphyses and spores (in Congo Red, with x40 objective) of orange fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Asci and paraphyses (in Congo Red, with x40 objective) of fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
LinkAsci and paraphyses (in Congo Red, with x40 objective) of fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Spores (with x100 objective) of fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
LinkSpores (with x100 objective) of fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Paraphyses (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
LinkParaphyses (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Asci and paraphyses (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
LinkAsci and paraphyses (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Spores and asci (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of tiny dark-brown fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
LinkSpores and asci (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of tiny dark-brown fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Asci and paraphyses (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of dark-brown fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
LinkAsci and paraphyses (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of dark-brown fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Tips of asci and paraphyses (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of dark-brown fungus <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
LinkTips of asci and paraphyses (in Congo red, with x100 objective) of dark-brown fungus Anthracobia maurilabra(?) collected in Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 10, 2026
Ascomycete mushrooms Peziza petersii(?) inside a depression from a burned pine with <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-29.htm">May 29, 2026</A>
LinkAscomycete mushrooms Peziza petersii(?) inside a depression from a burned pine with Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 29, 2026
Closer view of Ascomycete mushrooms Peziza petersii(?) inside a depression from a burned pine with <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-29.htm">May 29, 2026</A>
LinkCloser view of Ascomycete mushrooms Peziza petersii(?) inside a depression from a burned pine with Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 29, 2026
Close-up of Ascomycete mushrooms Peziza petersii(?) and <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) inside a depression from a burned pine on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-29.htm">May 29, 2026</A>
LinkClose-up of Ascomycete mushrooms Peziza petersii(?) and Anthracobia maurilabra(?) inside a depression from a burned pine on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 29, 2026
Close-up of Ascomycete mushrooms <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) and Peziza petersii(?) inside a depression from a burned pine on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-29.htm">May 29, 2026</A>
LinkClose-up of Ascomycete mushrooms Anthracobia maurilabra(?) and Peziza petersii(?) inside a depression from a burned pine on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 29, 2026
Close-up of Ascomycete mushrooms <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a burned pine on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-29.htm">May 29, 2026</A>
LinkClose-up of Ascomycete mushrooms Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a burned pine on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 29, 2026
Ascomycete mushrooms <B>Anthracobia maurilabra</B>(?) on a burned pine on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2026-05-29.htm">May 29, 2026</A>
LinkAscomycete mushrooms Anthracobia maurilabra(?) on a burned pine on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 29, 2026

AI-generated summary of observations

The fungus Anthracobia maurilabra was observed in East and Central Texas from February 2020 to December 2021. The majority of sightings (36 out of 38) were near bonfire sites or burned areas, indicating a pyrophilous nature. Observations were made in Sam Houston National Forest, Big Thicket National Preserve, and Bastrop State Park. The fungus was often found in large quantities, forming carpets or masses on charred ground or burned wood. Some observations noted the presence of other fungi, such as Sphaerosporella brunnea, alongside Anthracobia maurilabra. The fungus displayed varying colors, including orange, yellow, and brown. Overall, these observations suggest that Anthracobia maurilabra is a fire-associated species that thrives in burned environments.

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