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Jelly Rot (Merulius tremellosus) — mushroom identification photo

Jelly Rot

Merulius tremellosus

— Non-Edible
Do not eat — not considered edible; may be used medicinally or for study only
Cap color
White to cream
Habitat
Dead hardwood logs and stumps; Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Southeast
Peak season
Fall-Winter

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Not recommended; no culinary value; texture is off-putting; found on dead deciduous wood

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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