Coral crown
Clavicorona pyxidata
Family: Auriscalpiaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on decaying wood.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
It needs to be cooked and the peppery taste disappears with cooking. Caution: Some people get digestive upsets especially after eating large amounts.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus