How to Identify Gomphaceae

Gomphaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Gomphales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 17 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Gomphaceae Species

How to identify Ramaria araiospora Marr & D.E.Stuntz

Ramaria araiospora Marr & D.E.Stuntz

Ramaria araiospora Marr & D.E.Stuntz

Ramaria araiospora is a probably mycorrhizal coral fungus with red branches, nat…

How to identify Ramaria stricta (Pers.) Quél.

Ramaria stricta (Pers.) Quél.

Ramaria stricta (Pers.) Quél.

Ramaria stricta is a common lignicolous coral fungus with a bushy fruit body, di…

How to identify Gomphus clavatus (Pers.) Gray

Gomphus clavatus (Pers.) Gray

Gomphus clavatus (Pers.) Gray

Gomphus clavatus is a violet-to-brown gomphoid fungus that forms mycorrhizae in …

How to identify Ramaria rasilispora Marr & D.E.Stuntz

Ramaria rasilispora Marr & D.E.Stuntz

Ramaria rasilispora Marr & D.E.Stuntz

Ramaria rasilispora is a large coral fungus found mostly in North American conif…

How to identify Turbinellus floccosus (Schwein.) Earle ex Giachini & Castellano

Turbinellus floccosus (Schwein.) Earle ex Giachini & Castellano

Turbinellus floccosus (Schwein.) Earle ex Giachini & Castellano

Turbinellus floccosus is a vase-shaped mushroom found across North America and A…

How to identify Ramaria botrytis (Pers.) Bourdot

Ramaria botrytis (Pers.) Bourdot

Ramaria botrytis (Pers.) Bourdot

Ramaria botrytis is an edible ectomycorrhizal coral fungus, widely distributed a…

How to identify Ramaria capitata Corner

Ramaria capitata Corner

Ramaria capitata Corner

Ramaria capitata Corner is a widespread, relatively common coral fungus of the G…

How to identify Turbinellus kauffmanii (A.H.Sm.) Giachini

Turbinellus kauffmanii (A.H.Sm.) Giachini

Turbinellus kauffmanii (A.H.Sm.) Giachini

Turbinellus kauffmanii is a vase-shaped mushroom native to western North America…

How to identify Phaeoclavulina abietina (Pers.) Giachini

Phaeoclavulina abietina (Pers.) Giachini

Phaeoclavulina abietina (Pers.) Giachini

Phaeoclavulina abietina is a small inedible branching mushroom that grows in con…

How to identify Phaeoclavulina myceliosa (Peck) Franchi & M.Marchetti

Phaeoclavulina myceliosa (Peck) Franchi & M.Marchetti

Phaeoclavulina myceliosa (Peck) Franchi & M.Marchetti

Phaeoclavulina myceliosa is an inedible North American coral fungus found in Cal…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Gomphaceae?

Gomphaceae funguss belong to the Gomphales order in the Fungi kingdom. The fruit bodies have no distinctive taste or odor. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Gomphaceae?

Gomphaceae is classified in the order Gomphales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. These hyphae form small, distinct patches toward the cap margin, but merge into a continuous, felt-like fine-haired layer (called tomentum) across the center of the cap.

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