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Jellied bird's nest fungus

Nidula candida

A species of Nidula

The fruit body of the jellied bird's nest fungus looks like a bird's nest filled with eggs, which explains its common English name. The "eggs" are actually called peridioles and they're the fungus' reproductive structures that contain spores. It's a widely distributed species, though commonly overlooked.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 8 mm

General Info About Jellied bird's nest fungus

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Attributes of Jellied bird's nest fungus

Cap Diameter

3 - 8 mm

Height

5 - 15 mm

Cap

3 - 8 mm in diameter; cup- or urn-shaped; white, grey, buff, or tawny; covered on the external surface with closely matted, shaggy hairs

Stem

Lateral, rudimentary or absent

Flesh

Slimy or sticky

Spore Print Color

Light brown

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Gray

White

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Common from Alaska to Oregon

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Jellied bird's nest fungus

Jellied bird's nest fungus are commonly found on decaying wood, such as branches, stumps, and wood debris, as well as decaying berry canes.

Scientific Classification of Jellied bird's nest fungus

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Nidula

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Tips for Finding Jellied bird's nest fungus

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What are Some Tips for Finding Jellied bird's nest fungus

Search around forested areas with ample decaying wood debris.
Inspect fallen branches, stumps, and logs closely for presence of jellied bird's nest fungus.
Explore berry brambles for decaying canes that may house jellied bird's nest fungus.
Gently move aside leaf litter and other forest debris to uncover hidden jellied bird's nest fungus.
Carry a small tool to probe into decaying wood where jellied bird's nest fungus might be growing out of sight.

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