Which Corals?

Lancashire Lad · #1 (**permalink**) 12-09-2009, 11:40 PM

Found today but not sure which species: -

No.1
Originally thought Clavulinopsis corniculata, but this has pointed and not blunt tipped antlers. Quite small, whole clump about 30mm across.
Found In sparse moss/leaf litter below Fagus.

No.2
Nearest I can get to this is Ramariopsis subtilis, but I think even that one might have thicker stems than this has.

The stems on this were no more than 1mm in width.
Found amongst sparse moss/leaf litter, alongside No.1 above.
Overall clump size about 50mm across.
Tallest specimen being about 25mm tall.
Photos taken in both shade & sunlight to possibly aid ID.

Any thoughts on ID much appreciated.

Regards,
Mike.

mollisia · #2 (**permalink**) 15-09-2009, 09:38 PM

Hello Mike,

Clavulinopsis corniculata might be, but indeed it has a little bit a strange look. It should smell and taste farinaceous, like Calocybe gambosa.

For the other one, it indeed looks like those that I have identified as Ramariopsis subtilis. Size of stipe is o.k., to my experience.

But both species must be determined microscopically, there is no sure enough macroscopical ID.

best regards,
Andreas

Lancashire Lad · #3 (**permalink**) 16-09-2009, 03:58 PM

Thanks Andreas - I appreciate that without microscopy, there will be many such examples that will never be fully identified, but it is good to know that my suggestions were not completely away from the general area.

Regards,
Mike.