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Keith Burton
Auricularia Auricula - Judae
Jews Ear fungus


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Auricularia Auricula - Judae

Auricularia Auricula - Judae
Otherwise known as Jelly Ear Fungus. I spotted this yesterday on the remains of a fallen tree. It took a bit of searching, but I'm pretty sure I have the correct ID..........unless you know differently, in which case please update me. The examples I found online seem darker in colour than these, but this may because of the recent snow/heavy frosts we've had. Two images posted if it helps.

It seems the common name for this fungus is regarded as non-PC nowadays - it's now known as Jelly Ear Fungus. Thanks to Ben (Fratton Parker) for confirming the ID.

Eunice Perkins, Colin Ashcroft, Jean, and 5 other people have particularly liked this photo


11 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Awesome Keith.
6 years ago.
 Thérèse
Thérèse
Extraordinaire macro!
6 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Schöner Fund! Sieht aus wie das Gehirn eines Aliens.
6 years ago.
 Aschi "Freestone"
Aschi "Freestone" club
what a great find, great macro
well seen and put into the picture
6 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
One of my favourites. It regularly grows on elder in a local nature reserve and I have a go at photographing it every year.
6 years ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
A fascinating find.
6 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Thanks for all your kind and interesting comments - who would have thought some fungi would attract so much attention..!! I'm most grateful :-)
6 years ago.
 MaggsMep
MaggsMep club
I won't tell you what my first (retired nurse) thoughts were ...

Fantastic macro Keith, (even if somewhat disgusting to my eye!!)
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to MaggsMep club
Thanks Maggie. I think I know what you thought :-))
6 years ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
An exciting find and image!
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Eunice Perkins club
Thanks Eunice.
6 years ago.

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