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Dacrymyces chrysospermus Berk. & M.A.Curtis
Orange Jelly
Orange Jelly Spot
Synonym(s): (1) Dacryopsis palmata, (2)Dacrymyces tremelloides (1) Lloyd, (2) Karst.
Florida native
Orange Jelly - Dacrymyces chrysospermus - is also known as Orange Witch's Butter, but not to be confused with Witch's Butter, Tremella lutescens. Dacrymyces chrysospermus - previously known as Dacrymyces palmatus - is found on dead conifer wood. The similar looking Tremella species are found on hardwoods.
Dacrymyces chrysospermus is a member of the Dacrymycetaceae - family.
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Date record last modified: Jan 06, 2024
