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Purple Jellydisc - Ascocoryne sarcoides Irregular, blob-like, purple/reddish fungus that was plump from the rain and snow melt. <br /> <br /> This fungus contains the bioactive, antibiotic compound ascocorynin, which has been shown to inhibit the growth of several Gram-positive bacteria.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rotting wood Ascocoryne,Ascocoryne sarcoides,Fall,Geotagged,Jelly Drops,United States,fungus Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Purple Jellydisc - Ascocoryne sarcoides

Irregular, blob-like, purple/reddish fungus that was plump from the rain and snow melt.

This fungus contains the bioactive, antibiotic compound ascocorynin, which has been shown to inhibit the growth of several Gram-positive bacteria.

Habitat: Rotting wood

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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 Dec 4, 2018. Captured Nov 25, 2018 12:06 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.