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Pseudohydnum gelatinosum (Pseudohydnum gelatinosum) — mushroom identification photo

Pseudohydnum gelatinosum

Pseudohydnum gelatinosum

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
Translucent white to grey-blue
Cap size
2–6 cm
Gill color
White spines instead of gills
Gill attachment
N/A
Stem
Short lateral or absent
Texture
Rubbery, gelatinous, translucent
Habitat
Conifer logs and stumps in moist cool forests
Peak season
Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Mild flavor; edible raw or cooked; good in salads or sautéed; unique jelly texture

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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