Jelly Mushrooms (Dacryopinax spathularia)

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Photo by Matthew Hammond

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

These jellies were found in the Ouachita National Forest off of Hickory Mountain road, after several days of heavy rains.

Habitat:

It was found on a fallen tree in a natural dam between a stream and clear water pond. It had rained profusely in days before. The tree was unidentified, but many standard Arkansas trees were nearby, such at loblolly pine, hickory, oak, black birch and elm.