Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella mucida)

Introduction

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Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella mucida)

Image: © Rob Farrow Taken: 13 Oct 2007

The reason for the common name - Porcelain Fungus - for this fungus is perhaps obvious from this image. It is also known as Slimy Beech Tuft - which is also appropriate. (see Image] Image] Image])

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