Coral Mushrooms
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They come in a variety of sizes and colors, however all share a physical resemblence to salt water corals. Most species grow on the ground, a few specie grow on trees.
The picture shows a large white coral growing from a thick stalk. Other coral are small, perhaps an inch tall, and grow in groups consisting of a couple of singular strands.
Coral mushrooms grow in a variety of environments, along side other mushrooms on treed and the ground.
Typically they are not the dominant mushroom family found in any area.
They can be either easy or difficult to find. Species with brighter colors stand out against the typical green and brown forest background.
When the colorful species are not readily visible, try looking around the base of downed trees or stumps. Smaller corals often sprout in the area.
Many species of coral mushrooms are edible, check your local sources to see which might be available in your area.
© 2007 Patricia A. Michaels