Pink, then Grey, then Brown

[Harold Gough]

This is the later phase of the Cauliflower Slime mould Enteridium lycoperdon. It was on the cut surface of a Weeping Willow log.

It starts white, with its characteristic morphology:

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/to...2834/#14751192

It then forms a skin which is initially (for how long?) pale pink. By 24 hours later, it is greyish and semi-transparent, stating to show small amounts of brown at the edges. By day 5 the skin has gone and the brown, powdery spores are falling away.

This one was ca 10cm across.

These images were taken last week and today. The stereos are crosseye.

Olympus EM-1, (aperture priority), Olympus 4/3 50mm f2 macro, f8, f11 and f13, hand-held.

Harold

[MJ224]

Some life story there. Surprised not to have noticed them before. So much to look at.....:-)

And well captured..

[Harold Gough]

Some life story there. Surprised not to have noticed them before. So much to look at.....:-)

And well captured..

I find it on willow, a species not generally list among the several host species but the pink phase is not mentioned either.

Harold

[Dave in Wales]

I take me hat off to you Harold, the sort of thing only it's mother could love.

[Ian]

It's definitely a fascinating subject and one we might miss without someone like Harold to bring it to our attention.

Ian

[Harold Gough]

It's definitely a fascinating subject and one we might miss without someone like Harold to bring it to our attention.

Ian

Thanks, Ian.

I was missing out myself until a few years ago.

Harold