Clavulina
The comb-shaped lobe mushroom ( Clavulina coralloides )
The lobes or coral fungi ( Clavulina ) is a fungal genus of the family of club fungus relatives. The "real" coral ( Ramaria ) from the fungus kingdom, however, belong to the family of the pig ear relatives ( Gomphaceae ) and are related despite the similarly shaped fruiting bodies did not dwell on the Clavulinaceae. The two genres are subordinate as different orders.
The type species is the comb -shaped lobe mushroom ( Clavulina coralloides ).
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Features
Macroscopic characteristics
There are in this genre more and less highly branched, but also club-shaped, unbranched species. The fruiting bodies are usually together in clumps and can reach a height of about 10 cm. They have a smooth to wrinkled surface and have a soft, waxy, but not brittle consistency. The colors differ, but the flesh is always white to dirty gray colored. The spore powder leaves a white cast.
Microscopic characteristics
The cylindrical to narrowly clavate basidia ripen almost club-shaped, thin, smooth-walled spores. They are filled with hyaline and a large oil drops.
Species delimitation
Some species of the genus Clavulina can be confused with a species of the genus Ramaria. With a light microscope but can recognize the Clavulina species on the 4- sporigen basidia.
Ecology and phenology
Coral fungi are found in deciduous and coniferous forests where they live as Saprobionten on the ground or less from rotten wood. They prefer normal soil to acidic humus.
They can be in small groups scattered from July to December explore.
Species
Worldwide, approximately 40 species are known, which are found in Europe five or expected to be:
Gray lobe mushroom Clavulina cinerea
The comb-shaped lobe mushroom Clavulina coralloides
Wizened leg mushroom Clavulina rugosa
Importance
Coral fungi of the genus Clavulina are edible. They smell and hardly have only a very mild flavor.