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Grey coral fungus
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Mushrooms & bracket fungi

Grey coral fungus

Clavulina cinerea (Bull.) J.Schröt.

Names

EnglishGrey coral fungus
DutchAsgrauwe koraalzwam
Spanish—
Chinese灰锁瑚菌
Sranan Tongopopolipo (general name for the group)
Scientific nameClavulina cinerea (Bull.) J.Schröt.

About this species

Clavulina cinerea, commonly known as the gray coral or ashy coral mushroom, is a species of coral fungus in the family Clavulinaceae. This grayish white edible fungus stands 2–11 centimetres (3⁄4–4+1⁄4 in) tall, and can be found on the ground from July to October in Northeastern North America and until November in Europe.

It can be eaten raw in small amounts or as a cooking ingredient. It can be preserved in oil.

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Classification

KingdomFungi
PhylumBasidiomycota
ClassAgaricomycetes
OrderCantharellales
FamilyHydnaceae
GenusClavulina

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