Jelly Fungi

Although most fungi are harmless, a small number are extremely toxic, and should be handled with caution. Never eat a fungus unless you are completely certain of its identity, and the species is known to be edible. If in doubt, discard it.

Ascocoryne sarcoides

Ascocoryne sarcoides

13 October 2007 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Auricularia auricula-judae

Auricularia auricula-judae

21 March 2010 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Auricularia mesenterica

Auricularia mesenterica

7 November 2010 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Bulgaria inquinans

Bulgaria inquinans

16 August 2008 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Calocera cornea

Calocera cornea

31 October 2009 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Calocera viscosa

Calocera viscosa

25 October 2022 Bushy Leaze Wood, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Exidia glandulosa

Exidia glandulosa

17 January 2009 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Exidia plana

Exidia plana

14 December 2008 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Tremella mesenterica

Tremella mesenterica

8 October 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.