Jelly Rot Fungus

Jelly Rot Fungus - Phlebia tremellosa

Alternative names
Merulius tremellosus
Description

A reflexed annual corticoid with a rubbery texture.  As it matures the fruit bodies turn back to show the pale, felty cap on the upperside.  The underneath fertile surface is pinkish-buff and radially wrinkled, and extends over the substrate as a crust.   

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph caps and wrinkled fertile surface; note host plant and substrate.

Habitat

Mostly on decaying deciduous wood, often oak or beech.

When to see it

Mainly seen in autumn and winter

UK Status

Fairly frequent and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records