2,080 observationsNNR
meadow coral fungus
Clavulinopsis corniculata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Agaricales βΊFamily: Clavariaceae βΊGenus: Clavulinopsis
About
Clavulinopsis corniculata is a clavarioid fungus in the family Clavariaceae. In the UK, it has the recommended English name of meadow coral. It forms branched, cylindrical, ochre fruit bodies that grow on the ground in agriculturally unimproved grassland or in woodland litter. It was originally described from Germany and is part of a species complex as yet unresolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of meadow coral fungus is Clavulinopsis corniculata.
- The meadow coral fungus has a conservation status of NNR.
- meadow coral fungus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- meadow coral fungus belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- meadow coral fungus belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- meadow coral fungus belongs to the order Agaricales.
- meadow coral fungus belongs to the family Clavariaceae.
- meadow coral fungus belongs to the genus Clavulinopsis.