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Fan-shaped Jelly-Fungus (Dacryopinax spathularia) Growing on a fallen Quercus montana branch at a mixed forest edge. Dacryopinax spathularia,Fan-Shaped Jelly Fungus,Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Fan-shaped Jelly-Fungus (Dacryopinax spathularia)

Growing on a fallen Quercus montana branch at a mixed forest edge.

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  1. Gorgeous Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you, Barry! They are quite common (nearly everywhere in the world), but I never tire of them! Posted 4 years ago

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"Dacryopinax spathularia" is an edible jelly fungus. It is orange in color. In Chinese culture, it is called "guìhuā'ěr". It is sometimes included in a vegetarian dish called Buddha's delight.

Similar species: Dacrymycetales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Sep 18, 2020. Captured Sep 17, 2020 11:10 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/25.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm