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Witch's Butter

Tremella mesenterica

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Description:

Witch's Butter, also known as Yellow Brain, Golden Jelly Fungus, and Yellow Trembler, often appears after heavy rains. Like most jelly fungi, they are edible, although does not have much of a flavor. They are typically used for texture in mushroom mixes and soups.

Habitat:

Found on a little hickory tree, if I remember correctly. It had been raining heavily for days just before this hike.

Reference Links:

Witches Butter - Tremella mesenterica - Overview, Tremella mesenterica - Wikipedia, Tremella mesenterica (MushroomExpert.Com)

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