Toothed jelly fungus
Pseudohydnum gelatinosum
A species of Pseudohydnum. Also known as Cat's tongue, Jelly false tooth.
This charmingly-christened fungus is found worldwide and possesses a distinctive look. The toothed jelly fungus presents a white, translucent – almost ghost-like – hue and features small, downward-pointing teeth on the underside of its cap. While its dentate underbelly might suggest hedgehog mushroom, it actually belongs to a different genus (Pseudohydnum, rather than Hydnum).
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Attributes of Toothed jelly fungus
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 6 cm across; kidney-shaped, flat; grayish to brownish; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem 3 cm long; pale; gelatinous; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Gelatinous; translucent
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faint, not particularly noticeable.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Toothed jelly fungus by these plants
Spruces, Firs, Norway spruce
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Toothed jelly fungus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Auriculariales
Genus
Pseudohydnum
Toxicity and Edibility of Toothed jelly fungus
Is Toothed jelly fungus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
