Fan-Jelly Fungus (acryopinax spathularia)

As the rainy season comes, the air is heavy with humidity and the odor of mold and mud, and the plants are as lush and green as they'll get. In short, this is a good time to look for fungi. After being told there was a mushroom on the hillside, we managed to go up here. In fact, I needed some time to look for this little mushroom that eventually grew on a rotten log in between the wild grasses. It is best known as Fan-Jelly Fungus, with a rubbery texture and lack of gills, it's clearly a type of jelly fungus Dacryopinax spathularia. The Fan Shaped Jelly Fungus is characterized by its vibrant orange to yellow color and its distinctive fan-shaped fruiting bodies. This mushroom is not only visually appealing but also contributes to the decomposition of wood, playing an essential role in forest ecosystems.

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Camera	Nikon D7000
Category	Fungi Photography
Lens	Tamron Tele-Macro 70-300