Clavulina cinerea
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| Clavulina cinerea | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Cantharellales |
| Family: | Hydnaceae |
| Genus: | Clavulina |
| Species: | C. cinerea |
| Binomial name | |
| Clavulina cinerea | |
| Synonyms | |
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Clavaria coralloides-cinerea Bull. (1788) | |
Clavulina cinerea, commonly known as the gray coral or ashy coral mushroom,[1] is a species of coral fungus in the family Clavulinaceae. This grayish white edible fungus stands 2–11 centimetres (3⁄4–4+1⁄4 in) tall,[1][2] and can be found on the ground from July to October in Northeastern North America and until November in Europe.[3]
It can be eaten raw in small amounts or as a cooking ingredient. It can be preserved in oil.[3]
