The ashen coral is a distinctive, sparingly branching fungus with a tough fruiting body. Thanks to its well-defined stem, this fungus has an upright, tree-like stature. This unusual fungus possibly represents "the bridge" between coral fungi and jelly fungi, as it features characteristics common to both fungus groups.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Ashen coral
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Attributes of Ashen coral
Height
4 - 8 cm
Stem
Stem 4–6 cm high; small, sparingly branched structure arising from a shared stem; whitish to brownish; smooth and bald
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Tough; whitish; not changing when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Dead Woods
You can find Ashen coral by these plants:
Hawthorns
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Ashen coral
Ashen coral grows on the ground or on well-decayed woody debris in wooded areas, often under mixed forests with trees like coast redwoods and tanbark oaks.
