White Coral Fungus

Also known as Crested Coral Fungus, Wrinkled Coral Fungus

White coral fungus forms delicate, ivory to grayish clusters resembling undersea coral scattered across forest floors. Its branch tips end in tiny, feathered crests that turn brownish or darker as dark-spored parasitic fungi sometimes colonize them. Found growing among leaf litter or moss in temperate woodlands, it plays a vital role in decomposing organic debris and forming beneficial root partnerships.