Red-topped Ramaria

Red-topped Ramaria

　　Characteristics and habits: The fruiting body is medium to large, upright, 8–15 cm tall, branching 2–3 times from the middle to lower part, with each branch dividing into 2–3 forks. The branches are 0.2–0.5 cm thick, tapering to a point, orange-red in color, smooth on the surface, and white in the middle to lower parts. The flesh is white and fleshy. It grows in clusters on the ground in mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests from June to October.

　　Utilization: The fungus is attractive in appearance and delicious in taste, with benefits such as nourishing health and dispelling wind.

　　Cooking methods: Suitable for stewing or hot pot.

　　Information source: Office of the People's Government of Nanhua County