Golden Spindles

Golden Spindles - Clavulinopsis fusiformis

Description

A dense cluster of upright bright-yellow spindles emerging from an underground base.  The spindles are unbranched and tapering at each end.  The tips become brownish with age.  Spindles are often compressed and grooved longitudinally.    The spores are smooth and almost spherical.

Similar Species

Other yellow clubs in grasslands - Clavulinopsis helvola and C luteoalba

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Provide a photograph of the plant in its habitat, showing growth form.  We recommend that you also examine spores microscopically

Habitat

Grasslands, including lawns, churchyard and cemeteries, and pastures

When to see it

July to November

UK Status

Widespread and common

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