Red Coral Fungus

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Coral FungusScientific Name: Ramaria araiosporaCategory: FungiSubcategory: GomphalesSize: Fruiting body height: 3.0–5.5 in (7–14 cm); Width: 2.5–4.5 in (6–11 cm)Weight: Fresh sporocarp: 3.5–10.5 oz (100–300 g)Lifespan: Ephemeral basidiocarp...

Purple Gomphoid

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Purple GomphoidScientific Name: Gloeocantharellus purpurascensCategory: FungiSubcategory: GomphalesSize: Pileus diameter: 2.0–4.7 in (5–12 cm); stipe length: 1.6–3.5 in (4–9 cm)Weight: 2.5–7.0 oz (70–200 g); fleshy, funnel-shaped...

Pig’s Ear

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pig’s EarScientific Name: Gomphus clavatusCategory: FungiSubcategory: GomphalesSize: Height 5 to 15 cm; cap width 4 to 12 cm; clusters often fuse together into broad troopsWeight: 50 to 200 g per fruiting body; clustered groups can weigh...