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Edibility
Edible
Lookalike Danger
3 / 5
Habitat
🌲 Conifer duff
Season
Aug – Oct
"Looks like coral from the ocean floor. Some species are choice, others are laxative — know which."
This species is found with or partners with the following hosts. Ectomycorrhizal hosts (green border) form a root-level partnership; ericoid / arbutoid shrubs (purple border) share the same mycorrhizal networks.

Decomposing leaf and needle litter on the forest floor — substrate for blewit, aniseed funnel, earthstar, and many coral mushrooms.

Generic conifer habitat — pine, spruce, fir, hemlock, or Douglas-fir. Shown when the species is reported from conifers without a specific tree.
Generic name for Ramaria coral fungi — many species of branched coral-like growths in orange, yellow, pink, or cream. Some are choice edible (R. botrytis), some cause GI upset (R. formosa, R. gelatinosa). Species-level ID matters.
Conifer and mixed forests across North America and Europe. Summer through fall.
Min Soil Temp
50°F
Moisture Need
rain 0.5in 7d
Drought Tolerance
moderate
Elevation Range
0–13,800 ft
Edible for most. Pink-red branch tips.
Causes GI upset. Orange-pink branches.
Other coral genera — mostly safe.
Conifer duff
Photograph it and log your observation on iNaturalist. The community can help confirm your ID — always get confirmation before eating.