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Jelly Fungus

Tremella foliacea

Photo by judy
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark Brown, jellyish growth on a small fallen branch found next to a sidewalk.

Notes:

Found this branch next to the sidewalk, under a tree (don't know what kind, no leaves yet!!)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Lipase
np, im often surprised by what i find out about mushrooms too
judy
Thanks! It sure looks like the picture of Tremella foliacea, but darker. I have so much to learn (never heard of jelly fungus!) Thank you!!
Lipase
maybe something like Tremella foliacea or Exidia recisa. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tremella_foliacea_37779.jpg http://www.herbarium.iastate.edu/fungi/fungispecies.php?sp=Exidia+recisa+(Ditmar)+Fr.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2013

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