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Crested Coral

Clavulina cristata

— Non-Edible

Do not eat — not considered edible; may be used medicinally or for study only

Cap color: white,cream
Cap size: small
Gill color: none
Gill attachment: none
Stem: Branching coral structure; fragile white tips
Texture: smooth
Habitat: forest floor
Fruiting season: summer,fall
Peak season: August–October

Key Identification Features

White to cream delicate branching coral-like fruiting body (3–8 cm tall), tips crested or toothed, growing from soil or wood debris in forests. Brittle, fragile. The crested (not blunt) tips distinguish it from similar edible coral fungi like Ramaria.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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