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Leafy Brain Mushroom

Tremella foliacea

Photo by Kalen
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Field Notes

Description:

Reddish brown fungus, has wrinkles and veins. Slightly gelatinous texture.

Habitat:

Piece of wood in a field near a forest

Notes:

Leafy brain is closely related to a different type of mushroom called Witch's Butter. It is edible, but considered bland, although it is sometimes put in soup.

Species ID Suggestions

Leafy brain

Tremella foliacea

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