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
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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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