Jellied bird's nest fungus
Nidula niveotomentosa
A species of Nidula.
The Jellied Bird's Nest Fungus, often found nestled amongst decaying wood, is aptly named for its appearance. Both its common and scientific genus names allude to its resemblance to a bird's nest brimming with eggs. Its specific epithet, niveotomentosa, further describes it as being covered in snow-white hairs. These eggs are, in fact, peridioles, each packed with spores and equipped with a sticky, attached streamer. This streamer aids in their adherence to wood, facilitating new growth once they detach from their nest.
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Attributes of Jellied bird's nest fungus
Cap Diameter
4 - 5 mm
Height
6 - 10 mm
Cap
4 - 5 mm broad; mouth; outer surfaces white, inner surface tan; outer surfaces woolly-hairy, inner surface smooth
Stem
4 - 6 mm tall; cylindrical; white to buff to pale-grey
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Common
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.
