Changle
Ramaria flava
A species of Coral fungi.
A stunning fungus, the changle (Ramaria flava) mirrors the appearance of underwater coral. When newly sprouted, it presents as a vivid cluster of lemon or sulfur-yellow. Over time, its color deepens to a rich brown. Differentiating the changle's intricate branches from those of other coral fungi can be challenging, particularly since some of these lookalikes are highly toxic.
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Attributes of Changle
Cap Diameter
7 - 15 cm
Height
10 - 20 cm
Cap
7 - 15 cm wide; lemon- to sulphur-yellow, more ochraceous with age
Stem
Stem 50-80 x 40-50 mm; whitish base often bruises reddish-brown, especially with age
Flesh
White to pale yellowish
Spore Print Color
Orange-yellow (ochraceous)
Odor
Faintly earthy, not particularly unique.
Body Color
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Changle by these plants
Spruces, Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland, Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely in Europe
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Changle
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gomphales
Family
Gomphaceae
Genus
Coral fungi
Toxicity and Edibility of Changle
Is Changle Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
