Ever exquisite Stereum, with its delicate and frilly appearance. It's a shame that it's often referred to as False Turkey Tail and Hairy Curtain Crust. This beauty deserves a name as lovely as itself. What to call it?
At last, a single Alpine Jelly Cone. It's not particularly rare, but I've not been able to find it until now. I stashed this stick a little off the trail so I can return and see if it grows any new friends.
🌞Happy Solstice! The longest day of the year means it's the longest day we can stay in the woods. My local sunset is at 9:11 pm. I'm excited for solstice every year.
Have you ever stumbled upon a mysterious translucent jelly on the grass or tree branches? This is known as Star Jelly and according to folklore, it's believed to be deposited on Earth during meteor showers. It tends to disappear shortly after it "falls," leaving us with a curious mystery to ponder. Some suggest that it could be fungus, tree sap, or bacterial colonies.
It's probably because of frogs. 🐸
It appears that fairies have a diverse selection of mushrooms to satisfy their forest needs. Last Friday I showed you Fairy Parachutes, today is the Bleeding Fairy Helmet. This is a common mycena known for its bloody display when cut.
When trees fall across familiar trails, I always wonder what type of fungi will take residence in them. I've been watching this tree that collapsed in an ice storm two winters ago. This day, I met the young oyster mushrooms that have made this log their home.
