16,458 observationsLeast Concern
Toothed Jelly Fungus
Pseudohydnum gelatinosum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Auriculariales ›Genus: Pseudohydnum
About
Pseudohydnum gelatinosum (common names include toothed jelly fungus, false hedgehog mushroom, cat's tongue, and white jelly mushroom) is an edible mushroom. Although bland, it can be candied or marinated. A widely distributed species, it is found in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America, Central America, and South America. The fungus grows in woodlands on dead trunks, logs, and stumps.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Toothed Jelly Fungus is Pseudohydnum gelatinosum.
- Toothed Jelly Fungus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Toothed Jelly Fungus belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Toothed Jelly Fungus belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Toothed Jelly Fungus belongs to the order Auriculariales.
- Toothed Jelly Fungus belongs to the genus Pseudohydnum.