Clavulina cinerea
Grey coral
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 antler-like branches with flattened branches and rounded ends. When fresh, it has an odor reminiscent of lilacs, but that soon changes to an earthy or moldy odor. It has a mild, but not distinctive, taste. They appear from July to October. The spore print is creamy white.
Habitats: Scattered or in small groups on soil or in duff of hardwood/conifer woods.
Edibility: Edible, but not interesting or sought after.
Online References:
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 
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 · ≈ 6 × 4½″ (14 × 12 cm) 
ID is uncertain 
9/13/2011 · Pearl Hill State Park, Townsend, Massachusetts · ≈ 3½ × 3″ (9.2 × 8.1 cm) ID is uncertain 
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Clavulina cinerea description by Thomas H. Kent, not updated.
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