Grey Coral
Grey Coral - Clavulina cinerea
Description
A large grey coral, branching from the base. The multiple branches mostly have rounded tips.
Similar Species
The Crested Coral Clavulina coralloides can also be greyish but branch tips are usually pointed and serrated
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Photograph in habitat, with detail of branching tips.
Habitat
Woodlands and under trees, mycorrhizal with deciduous and coniferous trees
When to see it
July to November
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
Melinda Bell
New Lount Nature Reserve
20 October 2019
det. R Iliffe
GHunt
Prior's Coppice
16 October 2025
Melinda Bell
New Lount Nature Reserve
20 October 2019
Melinda Bell
Groby, Woodland
28 November 2023
in deep leaf litter
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