Tremella mesenterica

Also known as yellow brain, golden jelly fungus, yellow trembler, and witches' butter. According to European legend, if it appeared on the gate or door of a house it meant that a witch had cast a spell on the family living there. The only way the spell could be removed was by piercing the fungus several times with straight pins until it went away. Hence the common name of 'witches’ butter'. In Sweden, it was burnt to protect against evil spirits.

Spotted on a lovely walk with DroopyDrawers and Poppy this afternoon. Both Hector and I did more steps than them though, due to him running off with every other dog we saw and me going to retrieve him.

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