Ramaria capitata var. capitata

Pale cauliflower coral at Tathra, NSW

Ramaria capitata var. capitata at Tathra, NSW - 25 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Ramaria capitata var. capitata 27 Apr 2019 Pam
Ramaria capitata var. capitata 27 Apr 2019 Pam
Ramaria sp. 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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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 25 Apr 2019 10:15 AM Recorded on
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