Calocera viscosa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCalocera viscosa is a species of fungus in the family Dacrymycetaceae. In the United Kingdom, it has the recommended English name of yellow stagshorn. In North America it is variously called coral jelly fungus, jelly staghorn, yellow false coral, yellow tuning fork, and jelly antler. The basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are small, gelatinous, bright golden yellow, and branched. Calocera viscosa grows on logs and dead wood of conifers. It is a common species throughout Europe and has also been recorded from North America, Asia, and Australia.
Description
A temperate mushroom in the family Dacrymycetaceae.
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Known Hazards
Not recommended as food; it is not attractive as a food source.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, Hong Kong,
Other Information
It is not attractive as a food.
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
