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Golden Jelly fungus
Tremella mesenterica
21.7752, -72.2365
Field Notes
Description:
Hydrated and Dehydrated jelly fungi
Habitat:
treated wooden plank these fungi do not decay wood but rather feed on other wood decaying fungi
Notes:
Beautiful orange jelly fungus do not have stems nor gills but have the amazing ability to absorb up to 60% of their mass in water after just a short shower. To me they closely resemble soft coral and after research I found there is a variety of elk-horn fungi just like the coral. This is new and interesting for here as we don't receive much rain but after a shower these sprung up quite unexpectedly. Apparently they are edible but I don't think I will try but I have new found respect for the fungus kingdom and actually search for them now.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2011
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