2007
SN1544 : Judas' ear fungus
taken 17 years ago, near to St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire/Sir Benfro, Wales
Judas' ear fungus
Auricularia auricula-judae is commonly known as 'Jews' ears' but is actually named for Judas Iscariot who is said to have hanged himself from an elder tree, the dead wood of which this fungus grows on.
Its main growing season is in the winter and its gelatinous texture can withstand freezing.
Its main growing season is in the winter and its gelatinous texture can withstand freezing.
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- SN1544, 9 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 29 December, 2007 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 30 December, 2007
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SN 159 446 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:4.1733N 4:41.2024W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SN 159 446
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
