Gray coral
A species of Clavulina Scientific name : Clavulina cinerea Genus : Clavulina
Gray coral, A species of Clavulina
Scientific name: Clavulina cinerea
Genus: Clavulina
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Description
Gray coral has an iconic coral-like appearance that grows up to 10 cm tall. Its epithet cinerea denotes its smoky silvery appearance. Its purple and silvery hue is considered rare. This mushroom grows alongside conifer and deciduous trees and has a slightly mouldy odor.
Colors
Gray
White
Habitat
On the ground
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General Info
Edibility
Gray coral is reported to be edible but has little culinary use. This species lacks any sort of distinctive taste, and it is usually far too small to make a meal out of. Like most other coral mushroom species, the gray coral is more interesting to look at than it is to eat.
Habitat
On the ground
Growth Form
Parasitic
Sporocarp Height
2-10 cm
Cap Diameter
6 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Earthy or mouldy odour; taste mild
Spore Print
Creamy white
Species Status
Common
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Cantharellales Family
Clavulinaceae Genus
Clavulina Species
Gray coral