Purple Jellydisc - Ascocoryne sarcoides

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    Description

    Cap size 5 to 15 cm. This fungus appears as a gelatinous mass of pinkish or purple-colored discs.

    Habitat

    On the bark of fallen deciduous trees. 

    When to see it

    Autumn

    Life History

    Grows on dead wood of deciduous trees.

    UK Status

    Fairly common and widespread in Britain.

    VC55 Status

    Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

    • Melinda Bell
      Conkers waterside
      11 December 2018
    • David Nicholls
      Burbage Wood
      07 November 2013
    • David Nicholls
      Martinshaw Wood
      23 October 2004
    • David Nicholls
      Altar Stones
      28 November 2013
    • David Nicholls
      Willesley Wood
      07 October 2012
    • Mark Skevington
      Jubilee Walk, Leire
      11 November 2012
    • David Nicholls
      Martinshaw Wood
      23 October 2004

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    UK Map

    • Graham Calow
      Burbage Common and Woods
      07 November 2013
    • Graham Calow
      Fosse Meadows
      02 November 2011
    • Graham Calow
      Burbage Common and Woods
      07 November 2013