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Tremella mesenterica Tremella mesenterica on the branch of a downed Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) tree. Also seen on the branch was Peniophora rufa. Geotagged,Minnesota,Peniophora rufa,Populus tremuloides,Spring,Tremella mesenterica,United States,quaking aspen Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Tremella mesenterica

Tremella mesenterica on the branch of a downed Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) tree. Also seen on the branch was Peniophora rufa.

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"Tremella mesenterica" is a common jelly fungus in the Tremellaceae family of the Agaricomycotina. It is most frequently found on dead but attached and on recently fallen branches, especially of angiosperms, as a parasite of wood decay fungi in the genus "Peniophora".

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Similar species: Jellylike Fungi
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Mar 14, 2019. Captured May 11, 2014 12:56 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
  • f/10.0
  • 1/30s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm