Looking in the forest for mushrooms that may possibly end up in our kitchen, we often come across specimens that are seemingly unsuitable for consumption.

They are not very attractive in terms of image, their consistency is at least strange, and the shape also leaves much to be desired. In addition, they grow in unusual places, for example on old damp trunks.

One such mushroom is an edible species called spiny jelly. The fungus attaches to the ground sideways. It can reach a width of up to 10 cm.

It is difficult to define its shape, because it varies. Sometimes lingual, semicircular, shell-like. It has a white, but often transparent color. The top of the mushroom has delicate papilla grains, while the bottom is a hymenophore in the form of small, pointed, flexible spines that exceed me in length of about 3 mm.

The flesh is white or almost white, translucent. Very flexible like jelly. It has no distinct taste or smell, but is edible. Collecting this species is more of a hobby and an extravagant surprise on the table than a delicacy.

It is quite common almost all year round. It can be found on rotten trunks of coniferous trees, most often on spruce or pine. Needs shade and plenty of moisture. Often grows in groups.

Another interesting mushroom, this time inedible, is a representative of a very large group of Mycena. There are so many species, and so similar to each other, that without microscopic examination it is impossible to determine exactly what species it is.

I managed to meet a Clustered bonnet, although I also have doubts. However, these mushrooms are inedible, so a mistake will not be harmful to your health.

This bell-shaped species of mushroom also loves old, rotten wood of deciduous trees and appears as early as May and continues to grow until late autumn.

Its hat is tiny and reaches a maximum of 3 cm in diameter. But it often grows in clusters, so it's easy to spot. One thing has to be said about this species - it looks very nice on an old tree trunk.