Green-staining Coral Mushroom

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Phaeoclavulina abietina

Green-staining Coral Mushroom, a reference photo
Photo: Nomeda Vėlavičienė · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Phaeoclavulina abietina, commonly known as the green-staining coral, is a coral mushroom in the family Gomphaceae. It is characterized by the green staining reaction it develops in response to bruising or injury.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Green-staining Coral Mushroom being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Gomphales
Family
Gomphaceae
Species
Phaeoclavulina abietina

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