(Ramaria flavescens) — Endangered

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Ramaria flavescens

Endangered

About

Ramaria flavescens is a large, coral-like fungus with densely branching, yellowish to buff-colored fruiting bodies resembling ocean coral. It grows on forest floors in association with conifer and deciduous trees in temperate and Mediterranean Europe. This ectomycorrhizal fungus forms mutualistic nutrient-exchange partnerships with tree roots and is considered endangered in European assessments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Gomphales (Gomphales)

Species

Ramaria flavescens ()

Names in Other Languages

German Gelbliche Koralle

Similar Species in Ramaria

Yellow Coral Mushroom

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Ramaria flavescens. It belongs to the genus Ramaria.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Ramaria flavescens) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Ramaria flavescens) belongs to the genus Ramaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Gomphaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Ramaria flavescens) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Ramaria flavescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Ramaria include Bloody Coral, Goat'S Beard, , Golden Coral Fungus, Yellow Coral Mushroom.