edible species coral fungi family type species genus commonly known white coral branched structure fruit bodies resemble marine coral fruit bodies tall wide numerous branches originating short rudimentary stem branches millimeters thick smooth white yellowish tips age widespread distribution found north_america europe asia australia taxonomy phylogeny species described pioneer mycologist corner transferred species type species general coral fungi extensive taxonomic histories agreed best way classify addition placed genera according taxonomic database species acquired sizable list synonyms listed commonly known white coral branched structure fruit bodies resemble marine coral phylogenetic analysis fungi concluded phylogenetic lineage species including clade clade group species representing family description fruit bodies white whitish yellow color highly branched structures resembling coral dimensions typically tall wide older specimens pinkish tips branches blunt species coral fungi like branches millimeters thick branch tips mature specimens yellow stem present long covered small scales texture flesh range fungus undergo color changes injury solution chemical test known iron applied flesh turn green deposit spores white viewed light microscope spores translucent ellipsoid roughly spherical shape spines surface dimensions spores non meaning absorb stained melzer reagent spore bearing cells basidia usually long wide spored clamp connections present hyphae species edibility species edible authors odor taste distinctive similar species coral edible similar appearance branches fringed tips false coral edible whitish tough branches blunt tips habitat distribution species thought saprobic found growing ground frequently decayed wood fruit bodies grow singly groups noted preference growing conifers prevalence forests north_america contrast earlier author claimed species grows rarely coniferous woods europe collected scotland specifically islands peninsula netherlands norway czechoslovakia germany poland russia found china india iran australia north_america distribution extends north canada includes united_states including hawaii puerto_rico
Ramariopsis kunzei