Distribution: North America; may be global.
Habitat: Coniferous forests.
Substrate: Conifer wood.
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Small coral fungus. Verticilliate branching, yellowish-brown to cinnamon brown, lighter colored at tops. Branch tips crowned. Up to 3" tall. Peppery taste.
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Artomyces piperatus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
CalPhotos: Artomyces piperatus photos