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Yellow False Truffle
Rhizopogon Luteolus
-38.2507, 145.092
Field Notes
Description:
A somewhat spherical shaped fungus, it resembles a potato however is not nearly as firm. May give some resistance when squeezed but not too much.
Cavity inside reveals a spongy interior with olive-brown 'powder'.
Habitat:
Embedded into the ground, into a good layer of composing leaf-litter of a variety of native trees, including banksia, allocasurina and melaleuca.
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 27, 2013
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