The Violet Coral Fungus Clavaria Zollingeri Postcard

Clavaria zollingeri, commonly known as the violet coral or the magenta coral, is a widely distributed species of fungus. It produces tubular, purple basidiocarps (fruit bodies) that grow in clusters up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall and 7 cm (2.8 in) wide. It is is a typical member of the clavarioid or club fungi. Clavaria zollingeri is a saprobic species, growing on the ground in woodland litter. Image reproduction rights can be found in the link near the bottom of this description. This image has been digitally filtered to reduce blurring. This effect is more noticeable the larger the image is. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) Image Reproduction Rights: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Clavaria_zollingeri_90973.jpg coral violet fungus purple ocean sea "sea life" "violet coral" "magenta coral" "coral reef" "Clavaria zollingeri" clavarioid "club fungi" fungi basidiocarps "purple basidiocarps" "deep purple" "ocean life" saprobic "Clavaria lavandula" Clavaria lavandula Zollingeri mycologist mycology science "sea science"