White coral
A species of Ramariopsis Scientific name : Ramariopsis kunzei Genus : Ramariopsis
White coral, A species of Ramariopsis
Scientific name: Ramariopsis kunzei
Genus: Ramariopsis
Photo By Dan Molter (shroomydan) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
The white coral (Ramariopsis kunzei), with its upright, branching tendrils which do not have caps, bears a striking resemblance to underwater corals. It is an odd sight to encounter in the forest. The species is a generalist, being found in woodlands - usually on decaying litter - around the world.
Colors
Yellow
White
Pink
Habitat
The white coral can be found in mixed forests and grassy woodland areas. The species is terrestrial, it grows on the ground, and it's sometimes completely covered in leaf litter. It occasionally grows on well-rotten wood.
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Edibility
White coral fruitbodies are reported to be edible, although not popular, as this species is generally flavorless and odorless. They do not contain much flesh, and the texture of the flesh can vary from pliable to brittle.
Habitat
The white coral can be found in mixed forests and grassy woodland areas. The species is terrestrial, it grows on the ground, and it's sometimes completely covered in leaf litter. It occasionally grows on well-rotten wood.
Growth Form
Scattered, solitary
Sporocarp Height
2-12 cm
Cap Diameter
Up to 10 cm
Endangered Species
No
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,northern Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Coral fungi Genus
Ramariopsis Species
White coral 
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