Toguefisha Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Found this coral on what appeared to be a rotten hemlock stump here in southern Maine. I can't be positive on the I'd of the stump as it is pretty decayed. I think I have this mushroom identified as a Clavicorona pyxidata. If so, the book says its an edible. Any experience with these ? Thanks -Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sunny_0ne Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 It definitely looks like a crown tip coral to me. I've found one before, but it was a little past eating stage. Dave Fischer, in Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America, says they make excellent, crispy pizza toppings when fried. But he cautions you to keep a lid on the pan because they will jump out of it as they cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 The "crown-tips" are visible on this specimen, which is a good character for IDing this beige/yellowish inhabitor of decayed wood. Beware of similar corals that lack the crown-tips. Some Ramaria species are sickeners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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