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Upright coral

Ramaria stricta

A species of Coral fungi, Also known as Straight-branched coral fungus

This pale-colored coral fungus grows from buried wood, particularly Beech or conifers. Its scientific name, Ramaria stricta, means “possessing many upright branches,” which is indeed a good description of its appearance. Upright coral fungus is inedible, and some of its lookalikes are even poisonous.

Odor:

Indistinct, may have faint sweet fragrance.

General Info About Upright coral

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Attributes of Upright coral

Height

7 - 15 cm

Stem

Stem 10 cm long, 7 cm thick, rhizomorphs, nearly parallel; white

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Fairly tough; whitish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Ocher-brown to cinnamon-ochre

Odor

Indistinct, may have faint sweet fragrance.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Orange

Purple

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch

You can find Upright coral by these plants:

European beech, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Fairly common

Endangered Species

How to Identify Upright coral

Fruiting Body Stem Habit & Habitat

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Habitat of Upright coral

Forests, rotting logs, stumps, branches, buried wood, well-mulched flower, garden beds

Distribution Area of Upright coral

North America,Europe,Central America,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Upright coral

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gomphales

Family

Gomphaceae

Genus

Coral fungi

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Tips for Finding Upright coral

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Upright coral

Prefers wood-rich environments; often under beech trees or conifers.

What are Some Tips for Finding Upright coral

Look for upright coral on or around decomposing logs and stumps within coniferous forests.
Inspect areas with wood debris or mulch, such as flowerbeds, as upright coral can also grow in these environments.
Check beneath beech trees, as upright coral is often found in these locations due to buried wood.
Explore gregariously to increase chances of locating solitary or grouped upright coral.
Keep an eye on slightly buried wood pieces, as upright coral might be emerging from these substrates.