Cavulinopsis corniculata ?

[hillrover]

Here is another group of fingi that I have been watching for the last month.
There are numerous examples of these scattered across the field.

Location: Wensleydale. Very short turf over a limestone pavement.
They have never got above the level of the very short grass.
I am thinking that this is likely to be Cavulinopsis corniculata (Meadow Coral); can anyone confirm this, please?


First image taken about a month ago. The attendant rabbit dropping indicates the size!!


2nd taken last week


This 3rd picture was taken a couple of days ago and shows that the "horns" have sprouted red tips which I presume are where the spores are about to be shed. This characteristic does not seem to be mentioned in any of my ref books. Am I thinking along the right lines here?
Any help much appreciated.
Christine

[Chris Yeates]

yes this is Clavulinopsis claviculata

the spores are borne over most of the surface of the fungus - the red tips are probably just down to age/senescence

best wishes

Chris

[hillrover]

Thanks Chris. Much obliged.

This field is proving very interesting and very diverse; also much better for learning than flitting about all over the place. I'm enjoying the study, albeit with much head scratching

Christine