Unlike other jelly mushrooms, which are typically found on fresh deadwood, white jelly fungus grows on well-decayed wood from hardwood trees. Its fruiting body is indeed white, fading to muted brown hues with age. Its shape has garnered a wide range of comparisons, from brains to popcorn to coral.
In This Article
Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About White jelly fungus
Instantly identify mushrooms with a snap
Snap a photo for instant mushroom ID and risk assessment, gaining quick insights on edible guidelines, toxicity, medical value, habitat, culture, and foraging techniques, etc.
Download the App for Free
Attributes of White jelly fungus
Spore Print Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The white jelly fungus occurs in woods and wooded areas and is commonly associated with hardwood trees. This fungus grows on well-rotted dead wood, such as stumps and logs that have lost their bark.
