Synonyms: Elvela lubrica, Elvella lubrica, Fungus gelatinus, Helvella gelatinosa, Helvella lubrica, Leotia aurantipes, Leotia gelatinosa, Leotia portentosa, Leotia viscosa, Merulius tortilis.
Common names: jellybaby, Ochre Jelly Club.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Leotia lubrica, commonly referred to as a jelly baby, is a species of fungus in the family Leotiaceae. The species produces small fruit bodies up to 6 centimetres (2.4 in) in height, featuring a "head" and a stalk. Ochre with tints of olive-green, the heads are irregularly shaped, while the stalk, of a similar colour, attaches them to the ground. The appearance can be somewhat variable and is similar to a number of other species, including Cudonia confusa, C. circinans, L. atrovirens and L. viscosa. L. lubrica was first validly described by Giovanni Antonio Scopoli, but it was later transferred to Leotia by Christiaan Hendrik Persoon. Its relationship with other members of the genus, of which it is the type species, is complicated.
Arabic: ملاس غروي, Czech: Patyčka rosolovitá, Estonian: Kollane hüüvik, Finnish: Rustonupikka, German: Grüngelbes Gallertkäppchen, Polish: Patyczka lepka, Russian: Леоция скользкая, Serbian: Хладетинка обична, Swedish: Slemmurkling.
Leotia lubrica is a species of fungus in the family Leotiaceae, characterized by its bright yellow to orange-yellow gelatinous fruiting bodies, typically 1-5 cm tall and 0.5-2 cm wide. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found growing on moist soil, decaying wood, and leaf litter in woodland areas, particularly under hardwood trees such as oak and beech. It fruits from late summer to early winter, often in association with other fungi. The fungus is widely distributed in the region, with records from various counties, including Bastrop, Brazos, Grimes, and Houston.
Jellybaby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018
Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Jellybaby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) on white background in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Jellybaby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) in a mixed oak and pine forest in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Side view of jellybaby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USAObservations of Leotia lubrica in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in mixed oak and pine forests. In the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, near Shepherd, Texas, jellybaby mushrooms were found on October 28, 2018. They were observed growing in a variety of environments, including on the forest floor and surrounded by leaf litter. The mushrooms were typically small and gelatinous, with a distinctive shape and color. When viewed from the side, the mushrooms displayed a characteristic profile. Photographs taken on a white background highlighted their translucent and shiny appearance. Overall, the observations suggest that Leotia lubrica is a common sight in certain areas of East and Central Texas, particularly in wooded environments with rich soil and abundant organic matter. The fungus appears to thrive in these conditions.
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