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Jelly baby

Leotia lubrica

A species of Leotia, Also known as Jellybaby, Slippery leotia

The jelly baby (Leotia lubrica) has a very disgusting appearance, complete with a gooey cap of yellow or black and a slimy yellow stem. The cap is irregular in shape and is usually bulbous. The gelatinous texture and lack of flavor make this mushroom less than desirable for gathering; it is considered inedible.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 4 cm

Odor:

Virtually odorless, not noteworthy.

General Info About Jelly baby

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Attributes of Jelly baby

Cap Diameter

1 - 4 cm

Height

3 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 4 cm; variable in shape; buff, brownish, yellow, olive; smooth

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky

Stem

Stem 2 - 8 cm long, up to 1 cm wide; gelatinous; whitish to yellowish; dark green where damaged

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Scaly

Flesh

Gelatinous when fresh

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Virtually odorless, not noteworthy.

Body Color

Brown

Green

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Clustered, Gregarious, Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Mosses, Dead Woods

You can find Jelly baby by these plants:

Oaks, Spruces

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Jelly baby

Fruiting Body Cap Flesh

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Habitat of Jelly baby

The jelly baby grows in mixed forests, near woodland paths, or on the banks of drainage ditches. It commonly grows in soil, humus, and moss, or occasionally on well-decayed wood.

Distribution Area of Jelly baby

North America,Central America

Scientific Classification of Jelly baby

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Tips for Finding Jelly baby

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Jelly baby

Moist, fertile soil or well-decomposed humus.

What are Some Tips for Finding Jelly baby

Search in moist areas where moss is abundant under both hardwood and conifer trees.
Inspect the base of trees and areas with rich, decomposing plant material.
Look around drainage ditches and woodland paths, especially where the ground is damp.
Investigate bracken patches, as jelly baby can often be concealed underneath.

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