Clavaria albo-globospora
R.H. Petersen 1988
Description:
Clavaria albo‑globospora represents a distinctive clavarioid lineage characterised by simple, unbranched, white club‑shaped fruitbodies and unusually large, globose, hyaline spores. The fruitbodies are slender, smooth, cylindrical, arising from soil or litter, and lack any branching or colour variation. The overall appearance is that of a pure white, delicate club fungus. The entire outer surface is fertile, as in other clavarioid fungi.

Fruitbodies: simple, erect, unbranched clubs
Colour: pure white throughout
Surface: smooth, even, lacking ornamentation
Form: cylindrical to slightly tapered
Size: small to medium (varies by collection)
Growth habit: scattered or in small groups

Common name: None.
Habitat: Native bush.
Substrate: Saprobic on soil.
Distribution: New Zealand wide.
Season: Autumn.
Biostatus: Endemic.
Edible: No.
Spore print: White.
Macro images:
Clavaria albo-globospora
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Scale= 8.3 mm.
 
Clavaria albo-globospora
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Scale= 6.2 mm.
The gray posers are likely a different species to the white ones.
Clavaria albo-globospora
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Scale= 6.5 mm.
 
Clavaria albo-globospora
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Scale= 7 mm.
 
Clavaria albo-globospora
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Scale= 7 mm.
 
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