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Jelly fungus

tremella mesenteria

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

1/2 inch at base, 3/8 inch tall; rather looked like a red raisin with the same consistency

Habitat:

spotted emerging from under the bark of a rotting stick

Reference Links:

Tremella mesenterica

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
auntnance123
After looking at several examples, I do believe you're right. Thanks for the lead.
InannaBintAli
Witches' Butter, maybe? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremella_mesenterica

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Mushroom Mapping
Photographed
PublishedJuly 10, 2011

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