How to Identify Clavariaceae

Clavariaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 24 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Clavariaceae Species

How to identify Mucronella pendula (Massee) R.H.Petersen

Mucronella pendula (Massee) R.H.Petersen

Mucronella pendula (Massee) R.H.Petersen

Mucronella pendula is a Clavariaceae fungus species first described 1901 and rec…

How to identify Clavaria zollingeri Lév.

Clavaria zollingeri Lév.

Clavaria zollingeri Lév.

Clavaria zollingeri Lév. is a violet to brown-tinged saprobic fungus with widesp…

How to identify Clavulinopsis laeticolor (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) R.H.Petersen

Clavulinopsis laeticolor (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) R.H.Petersen

Clavulinopsis laeticolor (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) R.H.Petersen

Clavulinopsis laeticolor is a common yellow club fungus found across multiple co…

How to identify Clavulinopsis corniculata (Schaeff.) Corner

Clavulinopsis corniculata (Schaeff.) Corner

Clavulinopsis corniculata (Schaeff.) Corner

Clavulinopsis corniculata is a widespread, common branching yellow fungus that i…

How to identify Ramariopsis pulchella (Boud.) Corner

Ramariopsis pulchella (Boud.) Corner

Ramariopsis pulchella (Boud.) Corner

Ramariopsis pulchella is a cosmopolitan coral fungus species in the Clavariaceae…

How to identify Clavulinopsis aurantiocinnabarina (Schwein.) Corner

Clavulinopsis aurantiocinnabarina (Schwein.) Corner

Clavulinopsis aurantiocinnabarina (Schwein.) Corner

Clavulinopsis aurantiocinnabarina is a clavarioid fungus with uncertain distribu…

How to identify Clavulinopsis fusiformis (Sowerby) Corner

Clavulinopsis fusiformis (Sowerby) Corner

Clavulinopsis fusiformis (Sowerby) Corner

Clavulinopsis fusiformis is a common club fungus with bright yellow clustered fr…

How to identify Clavicorona taxophila (Thom) Doty

Clavicorona taxophila (Thom) Doty

Clavicorona taxophila (Thom) Doty

Clavicorona is a fungal genus in Clavariaceae, with most of its formerly listed …

How to identify Clavaria argillacea Pers.

Clavaria argillacea Pers.

Clavaria argillacea Pers.

Clavaria argillacea is an edible fungus of the Clavariaceae family found in Euro…

How to identify Mucronella flava Corner

Mucronella flava Corner

Mucronella flava Corner

Mucronella flava is a Clavariaceae fungus described in 1953, growing on conifer …

How to identify Clavulinopsis amoena (Zoll. & Moritzi) Corner

Clavulinopsis amoena (Zoll. & Moritzi) Corner

Clavulinopsis amoena (Zoll. & Moritzi) Corner

Clavulinopsis amoena is a yellow club fungus of unclear distribution, found grow…

How to identify Ramariopsis kunzei (Fr.) Corner

Ramariopsis kunzei (Fr.) Corner

Ramariopsis kunzei (Fr.) Corner

Ramariopsis kunzei is a white, coral-like saprobic mushroom found across multipl…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Clavariaceae?

Clavariaceae funguss belong to the Agaricales order in the Fungi kingdom. Its color ranges from lemon yellow to deep yellow, it has an indistinct stem, and the base of the fruit body is white. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Clavariaceae?

Clavariaceae is classified in the order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. Clavulinopsis corniculata fruit bodies range in color from ochre to deep yellow, grow up to 8 centimetres (3 in) tall, and are typically branched two or three times, with a distinct, often paler stem.

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