Yellow Brain Fungus
Tremella mesenterica
Safety assessment
Inedible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A brilliant yellow, gelatinous, brain-like fungus on fallen branches. Not edible, but conspicuous and remarkable in winter.
Identification
- A yellow, gelatinous, brain-like mass on broadleaf deadwood.
- Grows alongside the crust fungus Peniophora, on which it parasitises.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 47
- Lithuania
- 128
- Estonia
- 0
- Global
- 65406
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.