Patches of rose spindles (Clavaria rosea) bursting up from the forest floor are rare, but impossible to mistake for anything else. The scientific name rosea was given for its spectacular rose-pink coloring. It grows in mixed forests, although can also be found growing along trails with mineral-rich soils.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Rose spindles
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Attributes of Rose spindles
Height
3 - 5 cm
Stem
Indistinct
Flesh
Brittle; pink to white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Substrate
On soil
Species Status
Widespread
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Rose spindles
Unimproved, calcareous grassland or in woodland litter
