Ramaria capitata var. capitata

Pale cauliflower coral at Tathra, NSW

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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.

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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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DeanAnsell South Coast NatureMapr 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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