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Purple Jellydisc Vibrant, reddish purple fruiting bodies that were 5-10 mm wide. They varied from irregularly-shaped to disc-shaped. This fungus contains the bioactive, antibiotic compound ascocorynin, which has been shown to inhibit the growth of several Gram-positive bacteria. Ascocoryne sarcoides,Fall,Geotagged,Jelly Drops,Purple Jellydisc,United States,fungi,fungus,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

Purple Jellydisc

Vibrant, reddish purple fruiting bodies that were 5-10 mm wide. They varied from irregularly-shaped to disc-shaped. This fungus contains the bioactive, antibiotic compound ascocorynin, which has been shown to inhibit the growth of several Gram-positive bacteria.

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The Jelly Drops

"Ascocoryne sarcoides" is a species of fungus in the Helotiaceae family. Formerly known as "Coryne sarcoides", its taxonomical history has been complicated by the fact that it may adopt both sexual and asexual forms. Colloquially known as jelly drops or the purple jellydisc, this common fungus appears as a gelatinous mass of pinkish or purple-colored discs.

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Similar species: Helotiales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 17, 2018. Captured Dec 1, 2017 13:44 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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