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Tree-ear fungus

Auricularia auricula

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35.1783, -80.8483

Field Notes

Description:

smooth, reddish brown, jelly & rubber-like, ear-shaped, group found all over limb, individual ear about 3 cm, this specimen is drying up and looks lighter and fuller when wet

Habitat:

on fallen dead Willow Oak limb

Notes:

also called "Wood-ear", only on dead wood

Reference Links:

Auricularia auricula-judae, Tree-Ear & Witch's Butter (Jelly Fungi)

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