Amber Jelly Roll Exidia crenata (Schwein.) Fr.    Synonyms: Amber Jelly Fungus, American Amber Jelly Fungus, Exidia recisa (misapplied).
Kingdom Fungi   >   Phylum Basidiomycota   >   Class Tremellomycetes   >   Order Tremellales   >   Family Exidiaceae   >   Genus Exidia   

Description:

Brownish-purple jelly-like fruiting bodies fused in overlapping clusters or brain-like masses. The individual fruiting bodies develop telltale depressions; use a hand lens to note the dark, wart-like projections on the surface (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

Where to find:

Globs/clusters on decaying hardwood branches. Prefer cool, humid conditions so likely to be seen spring and fall or during warm spells in winter (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

There are 252 records in the project database.

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Amber Jelly Roll in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (2/21/2019). Determined by Jo Solem. Photo by Anne Looker. (MBP list)

Amber Jelly Roll in Howard Co., Maryland (5/6/2009). Photo by Sue Muller. (MBP list)

Amber Jelly Roll in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (2/23/2014). Verified by Lance Biechele. Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

Amber Jelly Roll in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (1/4/2015). Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

Amber Jelly Roll spores collected in Howard Co., Maryland (2/20/2018).Sausage-shaped, smooth, hyaline; measured 11.2 – 14.8 X 3.6 – 4.4 microns. Photo by Robert Solem. (MBP list)

Spores of Amber Jelly Roll in Howard Co., Maryland (2/20/2018). (c) Joanne and Robert Solem, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Joanne Solem. (MBP list)

Amber Jelly Roll in Carroll Co., Maryland (3/26/2020). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Emilio Concari. (MBP list)


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