Jellied bird's nest fungus
Nidula candida
A species of Nidula.
The jelly fungus, commonly known as the bird's nest fungus, earned its name due to its appearance, resembling a bird's nest brimming with eggs. These eggs are in fact peridioles, which are the fungus' reproductive structures, housing its spores. While this species is widespread, it often goes unnoticed.
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Attributes of Jellied bird's nest fungus
Cap Diameter
3 - 8 mm
Height
5 - 15 mm
Cap
3 - 8 mm in diameter; cup- or urn-shaped; white, grey, buff, or tawny; covered on the external surface with closely matted, shaggy hairs
Stem
Lateral, rudimentary or absent
Flesh
Slimy or sticky
Spore Print Color
Light brown
Body Color
BrownYellowGrayWhite
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Common from Alaska to Oregon
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Jellied bird's nest fungus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Nidula
Toxicity and Edibility of Jellied bird's nest fungus
Is Jellied bird's nest fungus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
