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Calocera viscosa - Stag-horn Fungus

Calocera viscosa - yellow stags-horn fungus

Calocera viscosa is, as its name suggests, very greasy and therefore, in texture if not general appearance, unlike the true coral fungi. It is commonly known as Yellow Stags-horn Fungus.

Size

Up to 10 cm tall.

Description

Bright orange or orange-yellow, greasy and viscid, with antler-like branches often forked near the tips. The common name Jelly Antler Fungus is sometimes given to this species.

In dry weather, the colour can become orange-red.

Spores

White.

Odour/taste

Not distinctive.

Habitat

On roots and stumps of conifers.

Season

Fruiting through most of the year, but particularly prevalent in autumn.

Occurrence

Widespread and very common.

Similar species

Can be confused with some of the Ramaria species of coral fungi, but the greasy, viscid surface is an immediately obvious distinguishing feature.

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