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Orange Jelly Fungus (Dacrymyces chrysospermus) is an edible mushroom that can be found year-round after heavy rains.
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Orange jelly fungus is found on conifers, often where bark is peeling off. It has a white base where the cap attaches to the wood.
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Orange jelly fungus is most often confused with Witches butter (Tremella mesenterica) which grows on decaying hardwoods, usually with intact bark.
Orange jelly fungus is almost tasteless. It gives off a slight cooling/tingling sensation. It is most often used to give distinct texture to soups.
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Orange jelly fungus has been thought to treat lung ailments, although there is little to no research on the mushroom. There are no toxic look-a-likes.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.