Green-staining Coral
Easily missed because of its small size, this terrestrial coral is recognized by its tendency for the stipe and branches to turn green as it ages or bruise green. it reaches a height of 2.5 inches and about 2 inches across. The branches are yellow-brown or olive-brown at first, but grow darker or stain greenish with time. The fungus is rarely solitary. It has a tendency to form in arcs or small groups under conifers in the fall. The branches are tough and bitter rendering it inedible. It has no distinct odor. It is widely distributed and common but does not stand out well from its surroundings.