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Witch's Butter (Tremella mesenterica) — mushroom identification photo

Witch's Butter

Tremella mesenterica

— Non-Edible
Do not eat — not considered edible; may be used medicinally or for study only
Cap color
yellow,orange
Cap size
small
Gill color
none
Gill attachment
none
Stem
No stem; gelatinous orange-yellow brain-like mass on dead wood
Texture
waxy
Habitat
dead wood
Fruiting season
fall,winter,spring
Peak season
Year-round after rain

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Technically edible but nearly tasteless; not worth consuming

Regions Found

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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