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Orange Spindle Coral
A species of Clavulinopsis Scientific name : Clavulinopsis aurantiocinnabarina Genus : Clavulinopsis
Orange Spindle Coral, A species of Clavulinopsis
Scientific name: Clavulinopsis aurantiocinnabarina
Genus: Clavulinopsis
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Description
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Orange Spindle Coral is a uniquely shaped mushroom often found growing in small groups on forest floors. The pointed arms resemble coral, and the bright orange color stands out against the decaying plant matter.
Colors
Red
Orange
Habitat
Under hardwoods, often in low-lying areas
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General Info
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Habitat
Under hardwoods, often in low-lying areas
Growth Form
Saprobic; scattered, gregarious, clustered
Sporocarp Height
1.5-4 cm
Cap Diameter
1-3 mm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Fairly common from roughly Ohio to Virginia and Connecticut
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Coral fungi Genus
Clavulinopsis Species
Orange Spindle Coral