Pale cauliflower coral at Tathra, NSW
Identification history
| Ramaria capitata var. capitata | 27 Apr 2019 | Pam | ||
| Ramaria capitata var. capitata | 27 Apr 2019 | Pam | ||
| Ramaria sp. (genus) | 27 Apr 2019 | DeanAnsell |
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2 comments
Pam
wrote:
27 Apr 2019
This is typical of this species, being robust, densely branched, 'branches' with their curved 'v' like intersections. The top of the fungus has relatively flattened tips. It has a cauliflower like look and texture. The colour can vary from this pale cream through to pinkish orange. Though the richer colours may indicate different varieties of this species. All Ramaria are mycorrhizal, that is they are a soil fungus that has an association with one or more nearby plants, usually trees. By the leaf litter I suspect Eucalypt and Allocasuarina spp. These are spectacular fungi and you have a good image of fresh specimen.
DeanAnsell
wrote:
14 May 2019
Thanks Pam, I appreciate the additional information and identification tips.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.969939-36.738781
- Altitude 92.8m
- Places Tathra, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 25 Apr 2019 10:15 AM Recorded on
- DeanAnsell Recorded by
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Collections
DeanAnsell South Coast NatureMapr Ramaria capitata var. capitata Coralloid fungi, markedly branched Fungi
Species information
- Ramaria capitata var. capitata Scientific name
- Pale cauliflower coral Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1024m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Ramaria capitata