Phaeotremella frondosa

Scientific name: Phaeotremella frondosa (Fr.) Spirin & V.
Malysheva
Derivation of name: frondis refers to "leaf" in reference to the
leafy appearance of this fungus.  
Synonyms: Tremella frondosa Fr.  
Common name(s):  Jelly leaf
Phylum:   Basidiomycota
Order:   Tremellales
Family:   Phaeotremellaceae
Occurrence on wood substrate:  Parasitic on Stereum spp.
including S. ostrea and S. complicatum; solitary or scattered
on hardwoods with or without the host Stereum species;
July through November. 
Dimensions:  Clusters vary from 2.5 to 20 cm wide and from
5-10 cm high.   
Description:  These gelatinous, reddish-brown to dark brown
(or pale brownish-yellow), lettuce-like clusters of flattened
lobes can be quite large.      
Edibilty: Edible.   
Comments: This jelly fungus is found in most field guides
as Tremella foliacea which is now considered a synonym of
Phaeotremella foliacea which occurs on conifers.

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Figure 1. Typical occurrence of Phaeotremella
frondosa on wood. Photo © David Work.

Figure 2. Another view of jelly leaf. Photo © Steve Nelsen.


Figure 3. A rather pale example of jelly leaf. Photo ©
Steve Nelsen.