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Coral Mushroom (Crown)

Ramaria / Clavulina cristata

✓ Edible

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Cap color: white,cream
Cap size: medium
Gill color: none
Gill attachment: none
Stem: No stem; branching coral-like structure from soil
Texture: smooth
Habitat: forest floor
Fruiting season: summer,fall
Peak season: Late Summer–Fall

Key Identification Features

White to cream branching coral-like fruiting body, brittle branches, grows on ground in mixed woods, tips white and finely forked, mild taste

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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