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Dacryopinax spathularia Bright, vibrant yellow gelatinous fruiting bodies. Sizes varied from approximately 0.5-2 cm.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on fallen birch<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/70812/dacryopinax_spathularia.html" title="Dacryopinax spathularia"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/70812_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=fxN6DKpMuN9zOuQVF5OorWDKH7s%3D" width="200" height="146" alt="Dacryopinax spathularia <br /> Bright, vibrant yellow gelatinous fruiting bodies. Sizes varied from approximately 0.5-2 cm.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on fallen birch<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/58596/witchs_butter.html Dacryopinax spathularia,Geotagged,Summer,United States" /></a></figure> Dacryopinax spathularia,Geotagged,Summer,United States,fungus Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Dacryopinax spathularia

Bright, vibrant yellow gelatinous fruiting bodies. Sizes varied from approximately 0.5-2 cm.

Habitat: Growing on fallen birch

Dacryopinax spathularia <br /> Bright, vibrant yellow gelatinous fruiting bodies. Sizes varied from approximately 0.5-2 cm.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on fallen birch<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/58596/witchs_butter.html Dacryopinax spathularia,Geotagged,Summer,United States

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  1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    I think I mentioned it on MO, but I think this looks a lot like Dacryopinax spathularia (even if the upper end of the size range is a little large). The morphology is very fan-like! What do you think?

    *feels bad for making suggestions* Urgggh awkwardddd!     Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      I saw that you and another person on MO added suggestions to a couple of these. But, I haven't had a chance to actually go on and look at them. You know more about mushrooms than I do, so I am inclined to agree with you. I remember this fungus in particular because it was fairly thick and gelatinous, yet rubbery...and, not thin. If that makes sense? Do you still think Dacryopinax spathularia?

      Annndddd, don't feel bad about making suggestions! Flaunt your knowledge and don't be afraid to use it to help correct ID's. I really appreciate the correction...really :)       Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
        Flown Kimmerling
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        Awww you are too sweet <3 I doubt I know more than you! We just have different flora to work with in our respective areas!

        As for the texture, that sounds about right. They are slightly tougher and rubbery. Also, Tremella tends to be more translucent from my experience.         Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          Thanks for the input! Posted 6 years ago

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The Fan-Shaped Jelly Fungus

"Dacryopinax spathularia" is an edible jelly fungus. It is orange in color. In Chinese culture, it is called "guìhuā'ěr". It is sometimes included in a vegetarian dish called Buddha's delight.

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Similar species: Dacrymycetales
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Uploaded Mar 26, 2018. Captured Sep 9, 2017 11:31 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.