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White Worm Coral (Clavaria vermicularis) — mushroom identification photo

White Worm Coral

Clavaria vermicularis

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
Pure white
Habitat
Old grasslands, woodland clearings; Northeast, Southeast, Midwest
Peak season
Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Edible but fragile; mild flavor; best used fresh in salads or light cooking; indicator of ancient grassland

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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