I’m sure you’ll be relieved to read that, despite its title, this blog has nothing to do with cow intestines. Rather, this is about a fungus, Tripe fungus (Auricularia mesenterica), not the loveliest of fungi but still an interesting find as it’s usually found growing on Elm trees. And Elms are few and far between following their devastation by Dutch Elm disease.
I found these Tripe on a dead tree in Cogan Wood at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park this morning, in an area where I’ve previously found other fungi specific to Elm trees, so there were obviously several growing there in past days.
Interesting look. Neat to find.
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Are you being polite when you say ‘interesting’, Shelly? I think it’s a little revolting, to be honest. 🙂
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It is a bit revolting yes, but it is interesting too. 🙂 Not seeing it in person makes the revulsion less I guess.
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Interesting that they form where Elms are/were. I miss the grandeur of a full grown Elm or, rather the sight of a whole row of them; the sound of their susurration was magic.
The fungi aren’t very pretty are they?
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Tripe is certainly not the nicest of fungi, I agree.
As I’ve only been here 4 years, I’m not aware of ever having seen a full grown Elm, sadly.
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