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A nationally rare fungus has been found in the New Forest, in the southern UK. The Candelabra Coral fungus, also known as Artomyces pyxidatus, was previously thought extinct in the UK, with no records of the fungus during the 20th century. It was rediscovered in Suffolk in 2012 and has since been recorded in at least 10 English counties over the past five years. This autumn marks the first time it has been seen in the New Forest, with sightings at at least six sites in recent weeks. …The fungus is named for its crown-tipped, creamy white branches that resemble a candelabra. It typically grows on decaying wood, particularly beech and silver birch logs, in damp woodland environments. The fungus can reach up to 10cm in height. The New Forest is known for its rich fungal diversity, hosting nearly 3,000 species—about a quarter of the UK’s total.