Rosso coral fungus
Ramaria botrytis
A species of Coral fungi. Also known as Clustered coral.
The coral-like cap and brief, white stem of the Rosso coral fungus allow for straightforward identification among various species. This mushroom typically appears solitarily or in clusters beneath both coniferous and deciduous trees. Its common name, coral fungus, stems from its resemblance to coral.
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Attributes of Rosso coral fungus
Height
8 - 20 cm
Stem
Stem 5 cm wide; white, pale yellow to buff to tan
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Firm; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Ocher, yellowish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowPurplePink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Rosso coral fungus by these plants
European beech, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Rosso coral fungus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gomphales
Family
Gomphaceae
Genus
Coral fungi
Toxicity and Edibility of Rosso coral fungus
Is Rosso coral fungus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
