The common jelly spot is an extremely tiny gelatinous fungus that doesn't grow larger than 1 cm across. This fungus can occur at any time of the year, as long as the weather is wet. It is among the first fungi to appear after rainfall, and even dry, crust-like fruit bodies can revive when they receive a needed amount of moisture.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 8 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Common jelly spot
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Attributes of Common jelly spot
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 mm
Height
0.2 - 4 mm
Cap
Cap 2 - 8 mm across; yellow to orange-yellow or yellow-orange
Flesh
Gelatinous
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Yellow
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
