Sebacina sparassoidea is a gelatinous fungus that forms a symbiotic relationship with a moss-like plant called the Untidy earwort (Scapania cuspiduligera). The fungus has an erect growth habit and a very elastic fruit body — it can be bent and twisted without snaping.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes of Sebacina sparassoidea
Height
3 - 10 cm
Flesh
Gelatinous to rubbery; white, creamy white, yellowish-brown
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Cream
Growth Form
Clustered
Substrate
On wood
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Sebacina sparassoidea
Woodland
Distribution Area of Sebacina sparassoidea
Eastern North America
Scientific Classification of Sebacina sparassoidea
