Species details
Jelly tooth
Pseudohydnum gelatinosum
Traditionally edible
Photo: Holger Krisp · CC BY 3.0 · Photo source · License
Description
A small shell- to fan-shaped fungus with watery translucent jelly-like flesh and fine teeth on the underside.
Identification features
The cap is whitish to brownish and may be nearly stemless; densely packed soft grey-white teeth hang downward.
Identification checklist
Check the entire fruitbody for identification. A small shell- to fan-shaped fungus with watery translucent jelly-like flesh and fine teeth on the underside. The cap is whitish to brownish and may be nearly stemless; densely packed soft grey-white teeth hang downward. Typical habitat: On decaying wood, especially conifers, on stumps and fallen logs in damp woodland.
How to separate similar species
Compare especially with these similar species: Tremella species, Exidia species, other jelly fungi. Check the entire fruitbody, spore-bearing surface, stem, texture, changes after bruising and habitat. A single feature or photograph is not enough for reliable identification.
Habitat
On decaying wood, especially conifers, on stumps and fallen logs in damp woodland.
Fruiting period
August, September, October, November
Similar species
- Tremella species
- Exidia species
- other jelly fungi