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Jellied bird's nest fungus

Nidula niveotomentosa

A species of Nidula

Jellied bird's nest fungus grows among woody debris. Both the common and genus names reference its similarity to a nest filled with eggs. The specific epithet, niveotomentosa means "covered in snow-white hairs." The "eggs" are actually peridoles filled with spores and each one has a sticky attached streamer that helps it adhere to wood and grow anew once it falls out of the "nest."

Cap Diameter:

4 - 5 mm

General Info About Jellied bird's nest fungus

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Attributes of Jellied bird's nest fungus

Cap Diameter

4 - 5 mm

Height

6 - 10 mm

Cap

4 - 5 mm broad; mouth; outer surfaces white, inner surface tan; outer surfaces woolly-hairy, inner surface smooth

Stem

4 - 6 mm tall; cylindrical; white to buff to pale-grey

Spore Print Color

White

Body Color

Brown

Gray

White

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Common

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Jellied bird's nest fungus

Jellied bird's nest fungus typically resides in areas with abundant woody debris like sticks and wood chips, in both coastal and montane environments.

Distribution Area of Jellied bird's nest fungus

North America,Central and South America,Eastern Asia,New Zealand

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

Target areas with abundant woody debris such as fallen branches, sticks, and wood chips when searching for jellied bird's nest fungus.
Explore both lowland coastal areas and higher mountainous regions as jellied bird's nest fungus can inhabit diverse elevations.
Look for jellied bird's nest fungus in places where old fruiting bodies are likely to persist, indicating a suitably sustained habitat.
Investigate clusters of woody matter, where jellied bird's nest fungus may grow in groups rather than singly.