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Ramaria botrytis
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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/October 1, 2013 by BencherliteTalk 11:37, 18 September 2013‎ (UTC)



Ramaria botrytis is an edible species of coral fungus in the family Gomphaceae. It is commonly known as the clustered coral, the pink-tipped coral mushroom, or the cauliflower coral. Its robust fruit body can grow up to 15 cm in diameter and 20 cm tall, and resembles some marine coral. Its dense branches, which originate from a stout, massive base, are swollen at the tips and divided into several small branchlets. The color of the branches are initially whitish but age to buff or tan, with tips that are pink to reddish. The flesh is thick and white. The spores, yellowish in deposit, are ellipsoid, feature longitudinal striations, and measure about 13.8 by 4.7 micrometers. The type species of the genus Ramaria, R. botrytis was first described scientifically in 1797 by mycologist Christiaan Hendrik Persoon. A widely distributed species, it is found in North America, North Africa, central and eastern Europe, Australia, and Asia. The fungus is mycorrhizal with broadleaf trees, and fruits on the ground in wooded areas. Fruit bodies of Ramaria botrytis are edible, and young specimens have a mild, fruity taste. Some authors warn of laxative effects in susceptible individuals. The fungus contains several bioactive compounds, and fruit bodies have antimicrobial activity against several species and strains of drug-resistant bacteria that cause disease in humans.

One of the many mushrooms, and attractive, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:03, 14 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Support and prettier than most shrooms and more interesting as it looks like coral  Pumpkin Sky   talk  22:59, 14 September 2013 (UTC)