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What

Coral Fungi (Genus Ramaria)

Observer

emivalenciad

Date

August 19, 2023 12:00 PM CST

Description

Fruitbody: Coral-like mushroom, light brown that forks vertically. Grows on ground and it’s fragile, it will break easily in hand.

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Observation: Growth is individual with multiples in the the same area. They grow from the detritus ground, usually underneath a few plants but close to an open area. Fairly easy to find.

Culinary Notes: Upright Coral is insubstantial and it is generally considered to be inedible. Note also that some coral fungi that look quite similar to Ramaria stricta are known to be poisonous.

  • Edibility: Inedible
  • Toxins: No
  • Magic: No
  • Health Benefits: None
  • Side Effects:
  • Rating: 1/5 (not worthwhile)
Upright Coral Fungus - Photo (c) Fluff Berger, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Fluff Berger
claudia_cuevas's ID: Upright Coral Fungus (Ramaria stricta)
Added on August 21, 2023
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