Yellow stagshorn
Calocera viscosa
A species of Calocera. Also known as Jelly-antler.
The golden clavaria is a vibrant fungus, resembling what are commonly known as coral fungi, yet distinguishable by its unctuous feel. It's deemed unpalatable due to its disagreeable flavor and jelly-like consistency. Furthermore, its diminutive size precludes it from being a substantial dish. It thrives in dimly lit areas of forests.
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Attributes of Yellow stagshorn
Height
5 - 10 cm
Stem
Up to 10 cm tall; short, central stem; orange or orange-yellow; greasy and viscid
Flesh
Tough, gelatinous; yellow
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowWhiteOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch
You can find Yellow stagshorn by these plants
Spruces, Firs, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widespread and common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Yellow stagshorn
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Dacrymycetes
Order
Dacrymycetales
Family
Jelly fungi
Genus
Calocera
Toxicity and Edibility of Yellow stagshorn
Is Yellow stagshorn Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
