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Bird's Nest Fungi

Crucibulum laeve

Photo by RexFantastic
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny bird's nest fungi, only a few mm across, fruiting abundantly on woodchips.

Habitat:

Briggs Park, garden area with many local wild plants.

Reference Links:

Common Bird’s Nest (Crucibulum laeve) - Information on Common Bird’s Nest, Crucibulum, Crucibulum laeve (MushroomExpert.Com)

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Comments (3)
PucaK
I agree! a great series. Makes me want to go and 'sift' through piles of woodchips.
RexFantastic
Thank you Lauren, that really means a lot to me :)

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PublishedJune 26, 2014

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