White Spindles - Clavaria fragilis

Worm-like and upright, this white, spindle shaped fungus grows in clusters reaching up to 10cm. Each spindle can be straight or bent and usually has a blunt tip, though forked tips arise occasionally.

Grassland and sometimes in woodland

Autumn

Grows in groups or clumps

Widespread but not particularly common in Britain.

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.