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Jelly cup

Guepiniopsis alpina

A species of Guepiniopsis, Also known as Poor man's gumdrop

Jelly cup fungus grows on decaying conifer wood that has lost its bark. It is considered a snowbank fungus and appears soon after the mountain snows melt away. The specific epithet, alpina, reflects this mountain habitat. Jelly cup is a nuisance species for construction work - it can cause even treated lumber (especially red cedar) to deteriorate.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 20 mm

Odor:

Mild, not particularly notable.

General Info About Jelly cup

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Attributes of Jelly cup

Cap Diameter

4 - 20 mm

Cap

Cap 4 - 20 mm across; bright to pale yellowish orange or orangish yellow; with a few wrinkles; margin with finely scalloped

Flesh

Gelatinous, softly rubbery; orangish to yellowish

Spore Print Color

Yellowish

Odor

Mild, not particularly notable.

Body Color

Yellow

Orange

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Jelly cup by these plants:

Spruces

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

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Habitat of Jelly cup

Jelly cup thrives on coniferous deadwood, favoring environments where fallen logs and broken coniferous branches can be found.

Scientific Classification of Jelly cup

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Tips for Finding Jelly cup

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What are Some Tips for Finding Jelly cup

Look for fallen or damaged coniferous trees where jelly cup commonly grows.
Examine cracks in the wood, as jelly cup often appears gregariously in these spots.
Search at various times as jelly cup can be found throughout the year, despite formal fruiting times.
Be on the lookout for groups of jelly cup as they tend to grow densely together.

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