Jewel of the Forest

I wasn't sure of the specie at first and Wiki does not list it as being in South Africa so I sent the photo off to a fungi expert in this country and he confirmed it is indeed the Bleeding Tooth or Devil's Tooth fungus. What unfortunate names for something so beautiful!

comments (11)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Whoa you did an amazing job capturing this, Claire! It really does look like a jewel, the light and contrast is absolutely fabulous. Posted 11 years ago

Sunil R Agadi

Lion

wow Clarie, Nice jewel. :) Posted 11 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Thank you Ferdy and Sunil..it was quite a find! Posted 11 years ago

WildFlower

Lion

Another odd species for your list. Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Oooh yes, thank you...I forgot! Posted 11 years ago

Jef braund

Lion

What an interesting and strange fungi it so looks like a ruby studded pastry ....beautifully photographed! Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! It is pretty awesome. Posted 11 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

Way to go Claire! What a marblelous piece!:) Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ludo! Posted 11 years ago

stevendershankar

Bullet Ant

Fungus among us. Posted 11 years ago
1. stevendershankar
  
  Bullet Ant
  
  Inedible, but it looks delicious though Posted 11 years ago

The Devil’s Tooth

''Hydnellum peckii'' is an inedible fungus, and a member of the genus ''Hydnellum'' of the family Bankeraceae. It is a hydnoid species, producing spores on the surface of vertical spines or tooth-like projections that hang from the undersurface of the fruit bodies. It is found in North America, Europe, and was recently discovered in Iran and Korea . ''Hydnellum peckii'' is a mycorrhizal species, and forms mutually beneficial relationships with a variety of coniferous trees, growing on the ground.. more

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Similar species: Thelephorales

Species identified by Claire Hamilton