Ashen coral
Tremellodendropsis tuberosa
A species of Tremellodendropsis.
The ashen coral, a unique fungus, stands out with its sparse branching and resilient fruiting body. Its pronounced stem gives it an erect, arboreal appearance. This intriguing organism may well be the link connecting coral and jelly fungi, as it exhibits traits characteristic of both fungal families.
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Attributes of Ashen coral
Height
4 - 8 cm
Stem
Stem 4–6 cm high; small, sparingly branched structure arising from a shared stem; whitish to brownish; smooth and bald
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Tough; whitish; not changing when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Dead Woods
You can find Ashen coral by these plants
Hawthorns
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Ashen coral
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Tremellodendropsidales
Family
Auriculariales
Genus
Tremellodendropsis
Toxicity and Edibility of Ashen coral
Is Ashen coral Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
