5th January |
Deciduous fringe of coniferous plantation.
Mostly dull. |
All jelly fungi, today. First Neobulgaria pura var foliacea on
a dead Beech branch. Whole specimen about 2 cm across.
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And my favourite at this time of year: Exidia recisa - Black Witches Butter. The basic form is a vaguely cup-shaped disc with a defined edge:
The fruitbodies have a tendency to absorb water, especially in very damp locations, such as this willow branch overhanging a ditch. This causes them to inflate and become transparent. In some individuals, this inflation produces bizarre glittering pendants. They can create the impression of gems hanging from branches.
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