Beech jelly-disc is typically found growing on fallen beech trees, showcasing a gelatinous texture. This fungus emerges as small, translucent brown discs, becoming darker with age. They appear mainly in autumn and have a wide geographical distribution in temperate regions.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 15 mm
Odor:
Faintly earthy, not characteristic.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Beech jelly-disc
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Attributes of Beech jelly-disc
Cap Diameter
4 - 15 mm
Height
1 - 5 cm
Cap
Individual cups 4 - 15 mm across, up to 8 mm tall; cup-like; pinkish-ochre; gelatinous
Flesh
Gelatinous; pink
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faintly earthy, not characteristic.
Body Color
Brown
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon but far from rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Beech jelly-disc
Beech jelly-disc typically thrives on decaying wood of broadleaf trees, like Beech and Oaks, in moist, shaded forests.
