Calocera cornea
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCalocera cornea is a jelly fungus that grows on decaying wood. It is a member of the Dacrymycetales, an order of fungi characterized by their unique "tuning fork" basidia. Its yellow, finger-like, tapering basidiocarps are somewhat gelatinous in texture. In typical specimens the basidiocarps become up to 3 mm in diameter, and 2 cm in height. The hymenium covers the sides of the basidiocarps, each basidium producing and forcibly discharging only two basidiospores. It is inedible. Calocera viscosa is related.
Description
A small jelly fungus in the family Dacrymycetaceae found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom/fungus is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Hong Kong,
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
