White coral fungus

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Ramariopsis kunzei

White coral fungus, a reference photo
Photo: Ryan Kaldari · Public domain

Ramariopsis kunzei is an edible species of coral fungi in the family Clavariaceae, and the type species of the genus Ramariopsis. It is commonly known as white coral because of the branched structure of the fruit bodies that resemble marine coral.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of White coral fungus 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
Agaricales
Family
Clavariaceae
Species
Ramariopsis kunzei

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