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Coral Fungus - Clavulina sp. (Parasitized by Helminthosphaeria clavariarum) It was a weird, clumping mushroom that was lavender near the base and cream-colored at the tips. Some pieces were more brownish. It looks like it was probably parasitized by Helminthosphaeria clavariarum (thanks morpheme!)<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing in a shady meadow that separates a mixed forest from a coniferous forest.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67505/coral_fungus_-_clavulina_sp.html" title="Coral Fungus - Clavulina sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/67505_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=v%2BjueRHiYRvZEpSV0L4uNbuLfr4%3D" width="200" height="156" alt="Coral Fungus - Clavulina sp. I haven&#039;t been able to figure out the species on this mushroom and wonder if it may have been parasitized by another fungus.<br /> <br /> It was a weird, clumping mushroom that was lavender near the base and cream-colored at the tips. Some pieces were more brownish. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing in a shady meadow that separates a mixed forest from a coniferous forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67504/coral_fungus_-_clavulina_sp.html Fall,Geotagged,Helminthosphaeria clavariarum,United States,clavulina,coral fungus,fungus,mushroom" /></a></figure> Clavulina,Fall,Geotagged,Helminthosphaeria,Helminthosphaeria clavariarum,United States,coral fungus,fungus,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

Coral Fungus - Clavulina sp. (Parasitized by Helminthosphaeria clavariarum)

It was a weird, clumping mushroom that was lavender near the base and cream-colored at the tips. Some pieces were more brownish. It looks like it was probably parasitized by Helminthosphaeria clavariarum (thanks morpheme!)

Habitat: Growing in a shady meadow that separates a mixed forest from a coniferous forest.

Coral Fungus - Clavulina sp. I haven't been able to figure out the species on this mushroom and wonder if it may have been parasitized by another fungus.<br /> <br /> It was a weird, clumping mushroom that was lavender near the base and cream-colored at the tips. Some pieces were more brownish. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing in a shady meadow that separates a mixed forest from a coniferous forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67504/coral_fungus_-_clavulina_sp.html Fall,Geotagged,Helminthosphaeria clavariarum,United States,clavulina,coral fungus,fungus,mushroom

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    My gut feeling would say it is parasitized but other than gut feeling I have nothing, sorry. Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Agreed, thanks for your input! I've never seen a parasitized coral fungus, but it makes sense that this would be one. Posted 6 years ago
  3. View morpheme's profile
    morpheme
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    It might be a Clavinula parasitized by Helminthosphaeria clavariarum
    it doesn't look quite as gray as the specimen here though
    http://www.alpental.com/psms/PNWMushrooms/PictorialKey/Corals.htm
     Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Oh, thanks so much morpheme! That looks like it could be it! Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
        Flown Kimmerling
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        I second that! Check this out:
        https://www.flickr.com/photos/biteyourbum/36303713154         Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          Yeesss! Thanks! Posted 6 years ago

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The Helminthosphaeria clavariarum

Helminthosphaeria is a genus of fungi in the family Helminthosphaeriaceae. Helminthosphaeria clavariarum infects Clavulina cristata.

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Similar species: Sordariales
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Uploaded Oct 10, 2018. Captured Sep 30, 2018 11:43 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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