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Artomyces Coral fungus

Artomyces colensoi

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful delicate white coral fungus with tinges of pale pink.
Spore print - white (pic 5)

Habitat:

Spotted growing on a piece of damp decaying branch in a wet eucalyptus forest.

http://bie.ala.org.au/species/09890252-8f62-47bb-bbf2-67d59827e425

Notes:

Supposed to have a peppery flavour.

Synonym: Clavaria colensoi

Reference Links:

Ramariopsis kunzei

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Comments (2)
Leuba Ridgway
Thanks beaker98. I love them too but 'am hopeless at identifying them. Need spore prints, check spores ,etc - got to get my microscope in order !
beaker98
I just love coral fungi! I don't find them often though. Great shots!

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PublishedMay 23, 2014

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