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Common club coral fungus

Clavariadelphus pistillaris

A species of Clavariadelphus, Also known as Giant club

Common club coral fungus is a rare, club-like mushroom rich in antioxidants and fatty acids. However, American varieties may not have substantial meat. It can be found growing in beech woodlands throughout Europe and the Americas from summer to fall. Generally nondescript, it emits a slightly pleasant scent.

Odor:

Develops an unpleasant, sickly scent when mature.

General Info About Common club coral fungus

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Attributes of Common club coral fungus

Height

5 - 30 cm

Cap

Yellowish to ocher to brown; turns dark purple when bruised

Stem

Whitish

Flesh

Spongy; white

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Develops an unpleasant, sickly scent when mature.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Common club coral fungus by these plants:

European beech, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Fairly common

Endangered Species

How to Identify Common club coral fungus

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Habitat of Common club coral fungus

Common club coral fungus typically grows in environments with abundant leaf litter, favoring the shady grounds beneath beech and oak trees.

Distribution Area of Common club coral fungus

Eastern North America,Europe,North Africa,northern Africa

Scientific Classification of Common club coral fungus

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gomphales

Family

Gomphoid-phalloid clade

Genus

Clavariadelphus

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Tips for Finding Common club coral fungus

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Common club coral fungus

Rich in organic material, well-drained.

What are Some Tips for Finding Common club coral fungus

Seek out areas with dense leaf litter beneath beech or oak trees.
Focus on well-shaded spots, as common club coral fungus prefers indirect sunlight.
Gently move aside leaf litter to uncover potential common club coral fungus specimens.
Scan for the unique club-shaped structure of common club coral fungus among similar-looking forest floor debris.
Visit the same locations periodically as common club coral fungus tends to grow in recurring spots.