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Ramaria botrytis, commonly known as the cauliflower coral or pink-tipped coral, is a robust clavarioid fungus belonging to the family Gomphaceae. It is the type species of the genus Ramaria and is characterized by its large, dense, cauliflower-like fruiting bodies which can reach dimensions of up to 15 cm in height and 20 cm in width. The structure consists of a massive, fleshy, white central base that divides into numerous crowded branches. In young specimens, the branch tips exhibit a striking pink, vinaceous, or purplish coloration, which contrasts with the white lower branches. As the fruit body matures, these vibrant colors typically fade to buff, tan, or ochre, making identification more challenging.
Native: North America, Europe, Asia (notably Japan, Korea, Himalayas), North Africa. Widespread in the Holarctic region but becoming rare or threatened in parts of Europe due to habitat loss and pollution.
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