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Naematelia sp. Globular (lumpy) structures growing on a hardwood branch alongside Stereum sp. Texture is firm to slightly gelatinous. Interior is white.<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73338/naematelia_sp.html" title="Naematelia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/73338_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=70DJuvn1Z%2FvomJ0WDLMpla2AH5A%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Naematelia sp. Globular (lumpy) structures growing on a hardwood branch alongside Stereum sp. Texture is firm to slightly gelatinous. Interior is white.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73339/unknown_jelly_fungus.html Geotagged,Tremella encephala,United States,Winter" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Tremella encephala,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Naematelia sp.

Globular (lumpy) structures growing on a hardwood branch alongside Stereum sp. Texture is firm to slightly gelatinous. Interior is white.

Naematelia sp. Globular (lumpy) structures growing on a hardwood branch alongside Stereum sp. Texture is firm to slightly gelatinous. Interior is white.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73339/unknown_jelly_fungus.html Geotagged,Tremella encephala,United States,Winter

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Definitely super weird! I hope you can get an ID! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Tremella encephala is the consensus right now :) Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Interesting! That would explain the white bits. Posted 6 years ago

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The Conifer Brain

''Tremella encephala'' is a species of fungus producing pink, brain-like, gelatinous basidiocarps . It is widespread in north temperate regions and is parasitic on another species of fungus , that grows on dead attached and recently fallen branches of conifers.

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Similar species: Jellylike Fungi
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jan 27, 2019. Captured Jan 1, 2019 13:20 in 500 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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