Crimson Coral
This attractive coral species is one of several red-branched species in the PNW. It is a small to medium-sized repeatedly dividing fungus with solid red branches that end in either red tips or yellow tips. Those ending in yellow tips, as shown here are variety araispora, whereas red tips would indicate variety rubella. Both species are edible but bland with a raw taste of radish. It is found in PNW conifer forests, especially under coastal hemlock and spruce. The stipe is white and bulbous with white context that is not gelatinous. The dimensions of the fungus range from 5-13 cm tall by 2-8 cm broad. Flesh of the stipe is amyloid negative and non-reactive to FeSO4.