Carmine Coral Fungus

Growing on the forest floor close to Western Hemlock trees. The younger the fungus is the brighter the colour!

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Christine Young

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My mouth literally fell open when I saw this photo. What an incredible fungus!! Posted 2 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  The colour is very bright. I hope my ID is correct. It seems that this species is restricted to the PNW.
  http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection/taxon.php?Taxon=Ramaria%20araiospora Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    I have never seen this species before, but it looks correct. Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. gary fast
      
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      Yes, went back today and found that there were several, at least five or six, other “clumps” growing very close by. They seem to definitely be site specific. Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
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        Wonderful! Posted 2 years ago

Patomarazul

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How beautiful! Posted 2 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  Yes, a lucky find on a cloudy, damp day. Posted 2 years ago

Lisa Kimmerling

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AMAZING!!! Definitely a bucketlist fungus!! Posted 2 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  Lisa, if I had a fungus bucketlist and I knew it existed it would have been on it. LOL! You are right, it is amazing. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Lisa Kimmerling
    
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    I may need to vacation out your way just to see it! I used to live in the PNW, and I regret not getting out/exploring more while I was there (it was a really bad year). Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. gary fast
      
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      Have to let me know if you ever get to our area. Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Lisa Kimmerling
        
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        I will, Gary! If this pandemic will ever die down! Posted 2 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Absolutely incredible! Posted 2 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  Thanks and yes, it is quite impressive. Posted 2 years ago

Christine Young

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Today's Facebook post:

Commonly known as the Red Coral, Ramaria araiospora is an exquisite and vibrant coral mushroom! It is found on the West Coast of North America, and possibly elsewhere. As the mushroom ages, the bright red fades to pale pink. It is probably mycorrhizal with conifers and deciduous trees, which means that it is part of a mutual symbiotic relationship with between the fungus and a plant. {Spotted in British Columbia, Canada by Gary Fast} #JungleDragon #Redcoral #Ramariaaraiospora

For more of Gary's gorgeous photos from the magical, natural wonderland of British Columbia: https://www.jungledragon.com/user/2839/popular

https://www.facebook.com/jungledragonwildlife Posted 2 years ago

The Red Coral

''Ramaria araiospora'', commonly known as the red coral, is a coral mushroom in the family Gomphaceae. First described in 1974, it is found in North America, and the Himalaya. An edible species, it is sold in local markets in Mexico.

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Similar species: Gomphales

Species identified by gary fast