Red - Orange Peel Fungus? by kaward

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Mar 02, 2009

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I spotted this today at the nature reserve. I went over to pick it up thinking someone had thrown down red Plastic! I was astounded by its intense colour, I have not adjusted anything in PS. This is as found in a dark pine forest floor, growing out of rotten branches. I am sure some of the experts here at Rendo can give me a name for this. It may even be common but I have never seen fungus like it!! I also thought it strange to be coming out so early?

Comments (13)

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efron_241

9:48AM | Mon, 02 March 2009

the strangest image you ever made

PD154

10:25AM | Mon, 02 March 2009

The bright red fungus (left) is the vivid "scarlet cup fungus" (Sarcoscypha coccinea), a striking fungus found occasionally in moist forests of the Pacific northwest. There may be at least 200,000 species of fungi still waiting to be described. http://waynesword.palomar.edu/ww0504.htm Beautiful shot my friend, sucha bold outrageous colour

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lizzibell

10:36AM | Mon, 02 March 2009

interesting...

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durleybeachbum

10:38AM | Mon, 02 March 2009

It's the Scarlet Elf Cup, Sarcoscypha coccinea. Early winter to early spring, and much commoner in the West than where you are, Kevin! It's edible, and would make a handsome addition to a very green salad! and what a SUPERB pic of it!

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kgb224

10:39AM | Mon, 02 March 2009

Such lovely colors.Awesome capture.

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beachzz

11:16AM | Mon, 02 March 2009

Wow, it would jump right out at you--beautiful!!

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3x3

12:16PM | Mon, 02 March 2009

lovely photo my friend

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1402dandoy

3:29PM | Mon, 02 March 2009

Very nice specimen of Aleuria aurantia (for europeans like us), or orange peel fungus. Edible, ever raw in salads, but rather to add color and fun than for its taste. A high quality shot.

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