Ramaria stricta (Upright coral) I think?

[ohgreatstew]

I was really quite excited to see this, it was at the base of a hawthorn but in amongst Oak and Beech woodland, in clumps spreading out on the forest floor, I belive it is Ramaria stricta or maybe clavulinopsis umbrinella, fruit body is around 4-8cm high, brownish, cinnamon in colour, about 5 or 6 clumps each 8-10cm accross, smells very sweet, flesh colour is slightly lighter than surface but similar, not sure of spore colour yet, found 20th Nov, help with ID would be appreciated.

[Ditiola]

I would say that this is a Ramaria species, However, many are difficult to identify without a microscope, I have found one very similar to yours that I have not yet managed to name even with a microscope, various keys and hours of study

Peter

[ohgreatstew]

Thanks Peter, I will just enjoy the discovery and not worry too much what it's called for now then, just for interest here are a couple of pictures of it where I found it.....

[Ditiola]

Hi
Nice display of whatever species and it’s a very nice find.

It could well be R.stricta, as this species does look just like the specimens in your photo, the problem is so do several other species.

Peter