Calocera viscosa - Stag-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.