White Coral Fungus

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Clavulina coralloides

White Coral Fungus, a reference photo
Photo: Sasata · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Clavulina cristata, commonly known as the wrinkled coral fungus, white coral fungus or the crested coral fungus, is a white- or light-colored edible coral mushroom present in temperate areas of the Americas and Europe. It is the type species of the genus Clavulina.

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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
Cantharellales
Family
Hydnaceae
Species
Clavulina coralloides

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