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Pseudohydnum gelatinosum.   Click a photo to enlarge it.   back to list

synonyms: Eispilz, Gallertiger Zitterzahn, Jelly Tooth, Tremelle gélatineuse, Tremellodon gélatineux
Pseudohydnum gelatinosum 2 Mushroom
Ref No: 8846
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Pseudohydnum gelatinosum Mushroom
Ref No: 8847
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location: North America
edibility: Inedible
fungus colour: Brown, Grey to beige
normal size: Less than 5cm
cap type: Other
stem type: Lateral, rudimentary or absent
flesh: Mushroom slimy or sticky
spore colour: White, cream or yellowish
habitat: Grows on wood

Pseudohydnum gelatinosum (Scop. ex Fr.) Karst. syn. Tremellodon gelatinosum (Scop. ex Fr.) Fr. Gallertiger Zitterzahn, Eispilz, Tremellodon gélatineux, Tremelle gélatineuse, Jelly Tooth. Fruit body 2–6cm across, spatula-like or fan-shaped, gelatinous, bluish-grey becoming brownish, upper surface finely roughened or downy; lower surface covered in whitish spines 2–5mm long. Spores white, broadly ovate to subglobose, 5–7 x 5µ. Basidia resembling a hot cross bun when seen from above. Habitat on conifer stumps. Season autumn. Uncommon. Not edible. Distribution, America and Europe.

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