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White spindles

Clavaria fragilis

A species of Clavarioid fungi, Also known as White worm coral

White spindles (Clavaria fragilis) have an almost spectral appearance. A member of a group of mushrooms usually referred to as club or coral fungi, this species grows clusters of erect, ghostly-white tendrils. Like other club mushrooms, white spindless favor woody debris or grassy areas - they can be found growing in temperate habitats across the northern hemisphere.

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy, lacking unique characteristics.

General Info About White spindles

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Attributes of White spindles

Height

10 - 18 cm

Stem

Stem 2 - 12 cm long, 4 - 5 mm thick

Flesh

Fragile; white

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy, lacking unique characteristics.

Body Color

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find White spindles by these plants:

Pines, Junipers, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Mixed Woodland, Meadows

Species Status

Fairly common

Endangered Species

How to Identify White spindles

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Habitat of White spindles

White spindles can be found in mixed forests, wood clearings, and grassy woodlands. It grows on the ground, in grass, moss, or duff under trees.

Distribution Area of White spindles

North America,Europe,northern Asia,Australia

Scientific Classification of White spindles

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Coral fungi

Genus

Clavarioid fungi

Toxicity and Edibility of White spindles

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Edibility of White spindles

The fruitbodies of the white spindles are technically edible, but this mushroom is considered unsubstantial (due to its small size) and tasteless. Some claim that it smells of iodine.

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Tips for Finding White spindles

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for White spindles

Well-drained soil with abundant organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding White spindles

Search around the base of hardwoods and conifers in forested areas.
Look for patches of unimproved grassland, especially where the soil is rich in organic material.
Examine woodland edges and clearings, as white spindles often appears in such transition zones.
Check areas with leaf litter as white spindles may be hidden beneath.
Gently brush aside duff in potential habitats to reveal inconspicuous specimens of white spindles.