Yellow Stagshorn
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Yellow Stagshorn
Calocera
The Yellow Stagshorn looks like little yellow horns sticking out of the ground! This fun fungus often grows on decaying wood.
Habitat: Decaying wood
Appearance
The Yellow Stagshorn is a bright yellow to orange-yellow fungus with a distinctively branched, coral-like appearance, resembling tiny antlers. Its surface is gelatinous, feeling rubbery and sticky when wet. This unique texture and shape make it easily recognizable among forest fungi.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassDacrymycetesOrderDacrymycetalesFamilyDacrymycetaceaeGenusCalocera
Category
FungiRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It feels like squishy, rubbery jelly!
Its scientific name means 'sticky beautiful horn!'
Rain makes it swell up and glow bright yellow!
Tiny bugs sometimes use it as a yummy snack!
Special abilities
Ability
Wood Wiggler
Yellow Stagshorn can break down dead wood because of special enzymes that help them recycle nutrients.
Ability
Sticky Shield
Yellow Stagshorn has a jelly-like texture that helps them stay moist even when conditions are dry.
Ability
Rainy Revival
Yellow Stagshorn can dry out and then re-absorb water to regain its shape because of its structure.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2-10 cm
- Edibility
- edible
- Growth Substrate
- wood
- Season
- Late Summer to Autumn
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Spore Producing
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Yellow Stagshorn?
2-10 cm
Is Yellow Stagshorn edible?
edible
Where is Yellow Stagshorn usually found?
Decaying wood
What does Yellow Stagshorn grow on?
wood
When is Yellow Stagshorn in season?
Late Summer to Autumn
What color are Yellow Stagshorn spores?
White
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