Fan-shaped jelly-fungus
Dacryopinax spathularia
A species of Dacryopinax.
True to its Latin and everyday English descriptions, the fan-shaped jelly-fungus (Dacryopinax spathularia) presents itself as a gelatinous, fan-like or spatula-shaped mushroom. It frequently emerges from crevices in wood, even showing up in the splits of processed timber and lumber. While its name includes jelly, this particular fungus is not considered suitable for consumption.
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Attributes of Fan-shaped jelly-fungus
Height
5 - 25 mm
Stem
Cylindrical, flattened; yellow-orange; gelatinous or cartilaginous
Flesh
Tough; jelly-or cartilage-like; yellow
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
RedOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Fan-shaped jelly-fungus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Dacrymycetes
Order
Dacrymycetales
Family
Jelly fungi
Genus
Dacryopinax
Toxicity and Edibility of Fan-shaped jelly-fungus
Is Fan-shaped jelly-fungus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
