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.

Identification difficulty

microscope

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

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