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Crown-tipped Coral

Artomyces pyxidatus

Description:

This coral fungus or coral mushroom is appropriately named because it looks like coral from the ocean floor. It is distinguished from other coral fungi by the crown tips on the end of the fruiting body.

Habitat:

Oak-hemlock forest.

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JC_Forester
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JC_Forester

Kentucky, USA

Spotted on Jun 15, 2013
Submitted on Jun 15, 2013

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