Yellow Club
Yellow Club - Clavulinopsis helvola
Description
A small bright yellow club found in grasslands, usually solitary or in small groups. It is usually unbranched, and individual clubs are often twisted; tips are usually blunt. The spores are small, round, and covered in warts.
Similar Species
Golden Spindles (Clavulinopsis fusiformis) and Apricot Club (Clavulinopsis luteoalba). Microscopic examination of spores is needed to separate.
Recording advice
Photogrpah in habitat. Microscopic examination of spores is needed.
Habitat
Amongst grass and moss in unimproved grasslands, including lawns.
When to see it
September to November
UK Status
Common
Further Information
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020
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