Purple coral
Alloclavaria purpurea
A species of Alloclavaria. Also known as Purple spindles.
The distinctive violet hue of the purple coral makes this diminutive yet striking fungus instantly recognizable among its Alloclavaria and Clavaria relatives. While this mushroom is observed to grow in substantial groupings, its precise ecological role—whether it's a decomposer or forms a symbiotic root relationship—remains undetermined.
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Attributes of Purple coral
Height
2 - 15 cm
Stem
2.5 - 10 cm high, 2 - 6 mm wide; cylindrical to nearly spindle-shaped; dull purple to purplish brown, paler at the extreme base; dry, soft
Flesh
Thin; whitish to purplish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownPurple
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Purple coral by these plants
Subalpine fir
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in northern, montane, and western North America.
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Purple coral
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Genus
Alloclavaria
Toxicity and Edibility of Purple coral
Is Purple coral Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
