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Giant Xerula

Xerula furfuracea

Photo by JC_Forester
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Field Notes

Description:

Xerula furfuracea is the largest, brownest species of Xerula in all of North America. The cap on this specimen was approx. 6 inches wide. The stipe was over one foot tall. The stipe extends into the ground/soil via taproot to assist in supporting this massive Mushroom.

Habitat:

Saprobic on decaying debris of hardwoods--but not typically growing on logs or stumps, unless they are well decomposed.

Reference Links:

Xerula furfuracea (MushroomExpert.Com)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Sckel
Jared, I photographed black fungus very small. I'll post later. Maybe you can help me with ID.

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PublishedJune 13, 2013

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