Clavariadelphus truncatus
(Club Coral, Flat topped Coral)

Habitat

Clavariadelphus truncatus grows in coniferous forest on the ground usually at higher elevations.

Description

Tastes sweet to mushroomy in older specimens. One of the larger of the coral mushrooms. They are great candied as an ice cream topping. There are a few species variations in Colorado. Some are more rounded while others are larger and with a flatter top. Careful not to confuse with Spathularia species which are more fan shaped, veiny looking and poisonous.

Location

Colorado, Cheyenne Mountain

Smell

Mushroomy

Spore Print

Pale yellow

Edibility

Edible

Color

Light brown / Yellow

Last Updated

Mar 22 2025 01:46 PM

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