Clavulina cinerea

Grey coral

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Gray coral is native to temperate regions worldwide.

Identification: There are a lot of coral fungi, but only this one is gray in color. Fruiting groups are 1-4″ (3-10 cm) tall, while individual fruits are ⅜″ (1 cm) or less in cross-section. They have an earthy or moldy odor, and a mild, but not distinctive, taste. They appear from July to October. The spore print is creamy white.

Edible: Edible, but not interesting or sought after.

Online References:

Www.first-nature.com

Ultimate-mushroom.com

7/12/2023 · Heather and Katie’s Lawn, Holbrook, Mass­a­chu­setts

7/12/2023 · Heather and Katie’s Lawn, Holbrook, Mass­a­chu­setts

7/12/2023 · Heather and Katie’s Lawn, Holbrook, Mass­a­chu­setts

Clavulina cinerea description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 5 Sep 2023.

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7/12/2023 · Heather and Katie’s Lawn, Holbrook, Mass­a­chu­setts

7/12/2023 · Heather and Katie’s Lawn, Holbrook, Mass­a­chu­setts

7/12/2023 · Heather and Katie’s Lawn, Holbrook, Mass­a­chu­setts

9/26/2011 · Pearl Hill State Park, Townsend, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 9 × 6″ (22 × 14 cm) ID is uncertain

9/13/2011 · Pearl Hill State Park, Townsend, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 7 × 11″ (18 × 27 cm) ID is uncertain