Auricularia mesenterica A.K.A the tripe fungus

[Fungus]

whats interesting here is that I. hispidus has caused limb failures here, I went to this tree to shoot it for hispidus, and instead found our little beastie auricularia! which proves its a cambium coloniser as the hispidus would occupy the core of the volumes that the Auricularia is on here. This fungi may well be responsible for a lot of "complications" in various decays.

 

Tony,

Thanks, . I would certainly like to see more of those in situ.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Tony,

Thanks, . I would certainly like to see more of those in situ.

 

I didnt relise just how hard it would be to see the subtle fruits in these images withing the web frames, do you see them in all four images?

 

Believe me its a pleasure to assist and I will be working very hard to ensure your time here is fully productive:thumbup1:

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

So, a tree that is new to me, and what makes this interesting is the zone of interaction on exposed roots at the base. This is goo evidence for a parasitic cambium killer, and certain it starts off as a wound parasite, pioneer. the sink under the line of bark colonised shows just how this fungi changes mode to consume heartwood.

 

Such a fascinating fungi for me.