- Source: Alloclavaria purpurea
Alloclavaria purpurea is a coral fungus commonly known as the purple coral, or the purple fairy club. Formerly known as Clavaria purpurea, it has been moved to its own genus as a result of phylogenetic analysis.
Description
The fruiting body of Alloclavaria purpurea is made of numerous slender cylindrical spindles that may grow to a height of 12 centimetres (4+3⁄4 in), with individual spindles being 2–6 millimeters thick. The color is purple or lavender, although the color fades to tan in older specimens. A white mycelium is present at the base. The spore print is white.
Similar species include Clavaria fumosa and C. zollingeri.
Distribution and habitat
Fruit bodies are found in spruce-fir forests. It can be found from October to December on the West Coast of North America, and July–October further inland.
Uses
It is reportedly edible but insubstantial.
References
External links
Index Fungorum
Roger's Mushrooms Description
