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Velvet-top Fungus

Phaeolus schweinitzii

Photo by Machi
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Description:

Larger than my hand. Dark brown with tan/yellowish edges. I don't know why it looks so purple in the photo, I even tried adjusting the lighting but just note it wasn't so purple looking in real life.

Habitat:

Tree stump at Spring Hammock Preserve

Notes:

ID given and supported by several members of the mushroom identification group on Facebook

Reference Links:

Phaeolus schweinitzii, Phaeolus schweinitzii (MushroomExpert.Com)

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PublishedJune 5, 2014

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