Source-reviewed species profile

Jelly tooth Pseudohydnum gelatinosum

Translucent greyish jelly fungus with small teeth underneath. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Where can I find jelly tooth?

On well-decayed conifer wood in moist woodland.

In Mycoverse you can select Jelly tooth and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.

Learning content – not identification

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Field features

  • Translucent greyish jelly fungus with small teeth underneath.

Habitat and search guidance

On well-decayed conifer wood in moist woodland.

Months

June–November

Safety status

Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.

Sources and review status

Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.

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