Jelly drops belongs to the sac fungi. The pink disc-shaped fungus is 0.5 to 2 cm in diameter.
Also known as:
Purple jellydisc
Jelly drops (Ascocoryne sarcoides) belong to the sac fungi (Ascomycetes). The pink disc-shaped gelatinous mass is 0.5 to 2 cm in diameter.
Jelly drops is common in North America, Europe and Asia. The fungus lives on dead wood and can be found in (deciduous) forests. Jelly drops prefers the Norway spruce (Picea abies).
The pink disc-shaped gelatinous mass is not edible.
Where to find
- General on shrubs and trees (dead wood)
- Norway spruce (Picea abies)
Control
Jelly drops occurs only on dead wood; no control necessary.
Prevention
Does not apply.
