Key Identification Features
- Repeatedly forking coral-like branches tipped with 4-6 small crown-like points
- white to cream
- no gills
- brittle
- arises from decaying hardwood or leaf litter
Preparation Notes
Cook thoroughly. One of the easier coral fungi to identify due to the distinctive crowned branch tips. Edible but not highly prized.
Regions Found
- Northeast
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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