This is commonly called 'Jellied False Coral', because it looks like a coral fungus, but it belongs to the Tremellaceae, or 'jelly' family. We have been finding lots of this on our walks through mixed deciduous/coniferous forests this summer and may continue to see it appearing through the fall. You will notice in the photo how the tips of the upright branches are blunt and relatively wider than we would see on a coral fungus. Tremelledendron pallidum is sometimes never even seen by mushroom hunters looking for bigger prey. That is because it typically never grows taller than 3 to 4 " high. Also, unlike a coral fungus, the 'Jellied False Coral' is not that fragile! Its texture is kind of like chewing on an esaser. It is supposed to be edible, and perhaps after being cooked it softens up enough to eat without giving your wisdom teeth a challenge. I would be interested if anyone has tried it and what you think of it.