Synonyms: Exidia gelatinosa, Exidia impressa, Exidia straminea, Peziza gelatinosa, Tremella recisa.
Common names: amber jelly, Amber Jelly Roll.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Exidia recisa (common name willow brain or amber jelly roll) is a jelly fungus in the family Auriculariaceae. It is a common, wood-rotting species throughout the northern hemisphere, typically growing on dead attached twigs and branches of willow, more rarely other broadleaf trees.
Chinese: 短黑耳, Dutch: Toltrilzwam, Estonian: Lehtersüldik, German: Kreisel-Drüsling, Polish: Kisielnica wierzbowa, Russian: Эксидия сжатая, Swedish: Snurrkrös.
Exidia recisa is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Auriculariaceae. It is a jelly fungus that grows on decaying wood, typically appearing as a brain-like or lobed gelatinous mass. In East and Central Texas, Exidia recisa can be found growing on fallen logs, stumps, and other dead wood, often in shaded, humid areas. The fungus is usually reddish-brown to purple-brown in color and has a soft, jelly-like texture. It fruits throughout the year, but is most commonly seen during the spring and fall months when moisture levels are higher.
Amber jelly fungus Exidia recisa on a small fallen branch of a hardwood tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 21, 2018
Close up of amber jelly fungus Exidia recisa on a small fallen branch of a hardwood tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 21, 2018
Amber jelly mushrooms (Exidia recisa(?)) on a fallen branch on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen tree branch on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, December 16, 2018
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a small branch on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, December 16, 2018
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, December 17, 2018
Amber jelly mushrooms (Exidia recisa) on a fallen oak twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 20, 2019
Amber jelly roll fungus Exidia crenata (Tremella recisa, Exidia recisa) on a thin tree branch on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 8, 2019
Amber jelly roll fungus Exidia crenata (Exidia recisa) on a twig on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 8, 2019
Amber jelly roll fungus Exidia crenata (Exidia recisa) together with Hypoxylon on a twig on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 8, 2019
Translucent body of amber jelly roll fungus Exidia crenata (Exidia recisa) on a twig on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 8, 2019
Close up of amber jelly roll fungus Exidia crenata (Exidia recisa) on a twig on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 8, 2019
Emerging amber jelly roll fungus Exidia crenata (Exidia recisa) on a twig on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 8, 2019
Cluster of bodies of amber jelly roll fungus Exidia crenata (Exidia recisa) on a twig on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 8, 2019
Amber jelly roll fungus Exidia crenata (Exidia recisa) on a thin tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019
Translucent caps of amber jelly roll fungus Exidia crenata (Exidia recisa) on a thin tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019
Amber jelly roll fungus Tremella recisa (Exidia recisa) on a fallen twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 26, 2019
Amber jelly roll fungus Tremella recisa (Exidia recisa) on a fallen tree limb in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020
Amber jelly roll fungus Tremella recisa (Exidia recisa) on a fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020
Close-up of amber jelly roll fungus Tremella recisa (Exidia recisa) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020
Back lit amber jelly roll fungus Tremella recisa (Exidia recisa) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2020
Amber jelly fungus Exidia recisa on a tree limb in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 13, 2020
Amber jelly fungus Exidia recisa on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 13, 2020
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa)(?) on an oak twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020
Back lit amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020
Close-up of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020
Texture of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2021
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2021
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) with lichens on a twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2021
Close-up of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a small oak(?) branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2021
Amber jelly mushrooms (Exidia recisa) and some crust fungi on a twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2021
Dense cluster of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2021
Texture of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2021
Translucent caps of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2021
Details of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2021
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2021
Tissue of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) under a microscope, collected 2/1/2022 from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 1, 2022
Amber jelly mushrooms (Exidia recisa) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest east from Trail Head No.4. Texas, March 15, 2022
Back lit amber jelly mushrooms (Exidia recisa) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest east from Trail Head No.4. Texas, March 15, 2022
Underside of amber jelly mushrooms (Exidia recisa) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest east from Trail Head No.4. Texas, March 15, 2022
Underside of witch butter mushrooms Exidia recisa on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest east from Trail Head No.4. Texas, March 15, 2022
Close-up of underside of amber jelly mushroom (Exidia recisa) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest east from Trail Head No.4. Texas, March 15, 2022
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 30, 2022
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen oak twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 25, 2024
Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) and foliose lichen on a fallen oak twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 25, 2024
Close-up of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen oak twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 25, 2024
Growth of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen oak twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 25, 2024
Fresh growth of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen oak twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 25, 2024
Clumps of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen oak twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 25, 2024
Close-up of clumps of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a fallen oak twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 25, 2024
Spores of amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) collected a day before in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 26, 2024
Spore size 10.9 - 12.37 × 3.3 - 3.5 µm, length to width ratio Q = 3.2 - 3.6.The observations document the presence of Amber Jelly Fungus (Exidia recisa) in various locations, primarily in Lick Creek Park and Sam Houston National Forest, over a period of several years (2018-2024). The fungus is found growing on fallen twigs and branches, often in association with lichens. Observations include descriptions of the fungus's appearance, texture, and growth patterns. Microscopic examination of tissue and spores is also mentioned. The observations are primarily photographic, with detailed notes on the location, date, and characteristics of each sighting. Overall, the observations suggest that Amber Jelly Fungus is a common species in the area, with a wide range of growth forms and associations with other organisms. The data provides valuable information on the ecology and distribution of this fungus species.
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