Crested Coral - Clavulina coralloides

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Alternative names
Clavulina cristata
Description

This distinctive coral mushroom can be recognized in the field by its white colours and "cristate" branch tips, which are flattened and feature several tiny points.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

In mixed woodland often in wet areas along ditches or banks.

When to see it

Usually found from summer to early autumn

Life History

This fungus forms small clumps similar to marine coral.

UK Status

Fairly common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • Graham Calow
    Smithy Lane, near Burbage Wood
    21 September 2016
  • AJ Cann
    Martinshaw Woods
    13 September 2015
  • David Nicholls
    Narborough Bog NR
    13 October 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Martinshaw Wood
    01 October 2004

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Species profile

Common names
Crested Coral
Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Cantharellales
Family:
Clavulinaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
30
First record:
01/10/2004 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
27/11/2025 (Hunt, Graham)

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  • Graham Calow
    Fosse Meadows
    04 November 2015
    specimen examined
  • Graham Calow
    Fosse Meadows, Sharnford
    04 November 2015
    specimen examined
  • David Nicholls
    Narborough Bog NR
    13 October 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Common and Woods
    07 November 2013
  • Lostash
    Leicester Botanical Gardens
    03 November 2013
  • David Nicholls
    Burbage Wood
    07 November 2013
  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Common and Woods
    07 November 2013
  • Craig Mabbett
    Fosse Meadow's Sharnford
    04 November 2015
    Specimen Examined
  • Ron.stevens
    Fosse Meadows
    04 November 2015