Clavicorona pyxidata

Photo By: David Lewis

These were found in Westel, TN 5-20-05.  These are a great edible, but somewhat peppery.  They are one of a few of the coral mushrooms that grow directly on wood.  Common name: Crown Tipped Coral.  from spring till fall on well decayed wood.  I like them sauteed in butter with onion.