1,916 observationsLeast Concern
white coral jelly fungus
Sebacina sparassoidea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Sebacinales ›Family: Sebacinaceae ›Genus: Sebacina
About
Sebacina sparassoidea, the white coral jelly fungus, is a species of fungus in the family Sebacinaceae. Its coral-like basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are typically a yellowish off-white and have a gelatinous and elastic texture. Found in eastern North America, in humid environments amongst rotting logs of deciduous trees, particularly oaks, it is often observed growing throughout the months of August to September.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of white coral jelly fungus is Sebacina sparassoidea.
- The white coral jelly fungus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- white coral jelly fungus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- white coral jelly fungus belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- white coral jelly fungus belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- white coral jelly fungus belongs to the order Sebacinales.
- white coral jelly fungus belongs to the family Sebacinaceae.
- white coral jelly fungus belongs to the genus Sebacina.