Gomphaceae

Gomphaceae has a branched structure with up to eight branches that all stand upright and nearly parallel. The branches come to a point and are thorn-like in appearance. The overall appearance of the fruit body is bushy and medium-sized, approximately 10 cm by 7 cm. The stem may be single or branching from the base, and features white mycelium and rhizomorphs that radiate from the base. The odor of the plant is similar to anise, while the taste is bitter. Although some sources describe it as edible but unpalatable, others classify the species as inedible.

Scientific classification

Family

Gomphaceae (Gomphaceae)

Order

Gomphales

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Phylum

Club fungi

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Toxic to Humans

Toxicity

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Genus

Coral fungi

Toxicity

Gomphaceae, a fungi family, has toxic members like Salmon Coral (Ramaria formosa) and Turbinellus floccosus causing vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Gomphus clavatus affects some similarly.

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