Worm fungus Clavaria vermicularis GSM 8-24-13 copy
Earth Tongue Family Height: 7/8" - 2-1/4" I found this weird aquatic fungus growing in a spring runoff at Frozen Head State Park in mid-April. It grows on decaying leaves. One of the fun aspects of fungi is the funny names many of them have!
This is a fungus commonly seen in the Smokies. It stains dead wood with a dark teal green.
