A distinctive black, gelatinous ascomycete forming cup‑ to disc‑shaped apothecia that are soft and rubbery when fresh, becoming firm and brittle in dry weather. Young fruitbodies are hemispherical, later expanding to flattened discs with a smooth, shiny, almost tar‑like upper surface. The margin is often slightly raised and paler. Flesh is dark brown‑black, jelly‑like, and elastic.
Size: Apothecia 10-40 mm across, occasionally larger in fused clusters.
Common name: Black Jelly drops or Rubber Buttons.
Habitat: podocarp-broadleaf forestst
Substrate: Decaying wood.
Distribution: North Island.
Season: Autumn.
Biostatus: Indigenous, non-endemic.
Edible: No, inedible and possibly toxic.
Spore print: dark brown.
Photo was taken in wet conditions
