Species

Tremellodendropsis tuberosa (Ashen coral)

Tremellodendropsis tuberosa. Photo: (c) birdgal5, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)

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Tremellodendropsis tuberosa, commonly known as the ashen coral, is a species of coral fungus in the family Tremellodendropsidaceae. Described in 1825, it is found in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. It has a pale-colored, branched and tufted fruit body up to 6 cm (2.4 in) tall and 5 cm (2.0 in) in diameter. Its branches are forked, and they feature elongated, tapering tips.

Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Fungi (Fungi including lichens)
  - Phylum: Basidiomycota (Basidiomycete fungi)
    - Subphylum: Agaricomycotina (Higher basidiomycetes)
      - Class: Agaricomycetes
        Order: Tremellodendropsidales
        Family: Tremellodendropsidaceae
        Genus: Tremellodendropsis
        Species: Tremellodendropsis tuberosa (Ashen coral)

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