Fruiting body usually has several branches. White or pale yellow-brown turning darker with age, the fruitbody is attached to the substrate by a very short, broad stipe. Stem very short if present. Spore print white.
Microscopic Features: The spores are generally ellipsoidal to subglobose in shape and have a smooth or slightly warty surface. They measure approximately 5-7µm in length and 4.5-6µm in width.
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