Purple Jellydisc
Ascocoryne sarcoides
Cap Diameter (mm): 
5-15mm
 
Description: 

A small, pinkish purple, saucer shaped gelatinous fungus on a short stem found growing in broadleaf woodland on dead wood, favouring Beech. 

Cap: 

The fruitbody is pinkish purple, initially spherical, becoming top-shaped then flattened, finally shallowly cup-shaped with a wavy margin. The upper surface is smooth and the lower surface is finely granular, sessile or rudimentary stem.

Flesh: 

Gelatinous and pinkish-purple. No distinctive odour or taste.

Stem: 

Rudimentary.

Habitat: 

Broadleaf woodland on dead wood branches or trunks, preferably Beech.

Additional Notes: 

Inedible.