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Leafy Jelly Fungus

Tremella foliacea

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Large mass of gelatinous brown fungus. Most often found late summer through early fall. Likely fell off of a dead branch on a tree. This is a parasitic fungi. It can range from purplish brown to cinnamon brown.

Habitat:

Rocky temperate forest. Mountainous area. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia.

Reference Links:

Tremella foliacea - Wikipedia, Tremella foliacea (MushroomExpert.Com)

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