Key Identification Features
- White to cream branching coral-like structure with cascading spiny teeth
- attached to dead or dying hardwoods
- becomes yellowish or tan with age
- no gills cap or pores
- soft white flesh
- spines 0.5-1.5 cm long
- multiple branching arms
Preparation Notes
Excellent edible with mild seafood-like flavor. Saute in butter or olive oil. Must be cooked thoroughly.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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