Ramaria stricta is not a common fungus. This week whilst out helping a friend with some local history research in my local cemetery, I came across the best examples I have ever seen. I've seen this fungus just twice before, and have written about it in a previous post. On this day several groups were evident in the ground near to conifer trees, which is its normal habitat. This time, from a distance, it well and truly looked like sponges of sea coral albeit in soil. And the lovely aroma of pepper and aniseed was very evident.
Characteristics of Ramaria stricta: up to 10 cm tall and 8 cm wide. It has multiple branches which are upright and ochraceous but can also look flesh coloured. With age the fruit body becomes darker and is prone to bruising. Its odour is pepper and aniseed and its habitat is on the ground around conifers. Later Summer to Autumn.
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| Example of a group |
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| Showing 'up right' structure |
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