Yellow-tipped coral
A species of Coral fungi, Also known as Handsome clavaria, Beautiful clavaria Scientific name : Ramaria formosa Genus : Coral fungi
Yellow-tipped coral, A species of Coral fungi
Also known as:
Handsome clavaria, Beautiful clavaria
Scientific name: Ramaria formosa
Genus: Coral fungi
Description
Yellow-tipped coral(Ramaria formosa) is a pinkish, much-branched coral fungus known for its distinct appearance and many colorful varieties. It has been reported to cause gastrointestinal distress in some people, and so consumption is strongly discouraged. Older specimens may become brittle and chalk-like.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Bronze
Orange
Pink
Habitat
The yellow-tipped coral is a woodland mushroom associated with conifers and deciduous trees. They exist in a symbiotic relationship with a tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides them with sugars and amino acids.
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General Info
Toxicity
Yellow-tipped coral is a type of coral fungus known to be poisonous. Ingestion may lead to gastrointestinal issues such as stomach pains and diarrhea. This species grows in mixed hardwood-conifer forests, especially with Douglas fir and western hemlock. An important note is that this species is considered rare in Britain, and its conservation status is categorized as vulnerable, indicating the need for preservation efforts.
Habitat
The yellow-tipped coral is a woodland mushroom associated with conifers and deciduous trees. They exist in a symbiotic relationship with a tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides them with sugars and amino acids.
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
6 inches
Cap Diameter
8 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor not distinctive; taste bitter
Spore Print
Ocher to orangish
Species Status
Apparently widely distributed in North America
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,northern Asia
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gomphales Family
Gomphaceae Genus
Coral fungi Species
Yellow-tipped coral 
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