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Jelly Tooth
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Jelly Tooth
The Jelly Tooth can be found at any time of year but is much more likely to be found from early Autumn to Winter.
| Mushroom Type | |
| Common Names | Jelly Tooth (EN), Toothed Jelly Fungus, Cat’s Tongue (US), False Hedgehog Fungus (US), White Jelly Fungus (US), Tafod Jeli (CY), Galaretek Kolczasty (PL), Kocsonyás Álgereben (HU) |
| Scientific Name | Pseudohydnum gelatinosum |
| Season Start | Sep |
| Season End | Dec |
| Average Mushroom height (CM) | 5 |
| Average Cap width (CM) | 4 |
Please note that each and every mushroom you come across may vary in appearance to these photos.
Fruiting Body
The fruiting body is translucent blue/grey turning brown with spines, mainly on the underside but can also appear anywhere on the fruiting body. The upper surface is very finely suede like.
Spines
The spines are white/off white, soft and can run down the stem.
Stem
The stem is translucent, white and commonly off centre to the cap.
Flesh
Translucent and jelly like.
Habitat
Well rotted conifer stumps and rotted conifer remains.
Possible Confusion
Hedgehog Fungus (Hydnum repandum), pictured, and Terracotta Hedgehog (Hydnum rufescens) can look a bit similar as they both have spines but none of the Hydnum species are gelatinous and translucent like the Jelly Tooth.
Spore Print
White. Globose.
Frequency
Uncommon.
Other Facts
It is described as edible in some sources, inedible in others. We recommend treating it as inedible as it is not a common mushroom and is apparently bland in taste and texture.
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