Common club coral fungus
A species of Clavariadelphus, Also known as Giant club Scientific name : Clavariadelphus pistillaris Genus : Clavariadelphus
Common club coral fungus, A species of Clavariadelphus
Also known as:
Giant club
Scientific name: Clavariadelphus pistillaris
Genus: Clavariadelphus
Description
Common club coral fungus is a rare, club-like mushroom rich in antioxidants and fatty acids. However, American varieties may not have substantial meat. It can be found growing in beech woodlands throughout Europe and the Americas from summer to fall. Generally nondescript, it emits a slightly pleasant scent.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
Habitat
Calcareous woodland
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General Info
Habitat
Calcareous woodland
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
12 inches
Cap Diameter
3 inches
Endangered Species
No
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Odor pleasant; taste rather bitter
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Fairly common
Distribution Area
Eastern North America,Europe,North Africa,northern Africa
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gomphales Family
Gomphoid-phalloid clade Genus
Clavariadelphus Species
Common club coral fungus