Basidiocarps: Small, gelatinous, and distinctly spathulate (spoon‑ or paddle‑shaped). Fruit bodies consist of a flattened, fan‑like head atop a short, narrow base. Typically 5 -15 mm tall, head 2-6 mm wide. Surface smooth, waxy‑gelatinous when moist; becomes rubbery and translucent when dry.
Growth Habit: Occurs scattered, gregarious, or in small clusters. Heads often oriented upright or slightly curved, giving a tiny “spoon garden” appearance. Common after rain; shrivels to a thin, leathery remnant in dry periods.
Colour: Bright yellow to orange, sometimes amber‑tinged. Colour often more intense at the head and slightly paler toward the base. Fades with age or prolonged dry weather.
Substrate: Saprotrophic on dead wood, especially well-rotted branches and embedded woody debris. Found on both hardwoods and conifers, depending on region. In New Zealand, typically on deeply decayed broadleaf wood in damp forests and domestic wooden structures.