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Field Notes

Description:

Looks like a fungal growth, with clear stripes and wavy margins.

Habitat:

Growing amongst the top branches of a casuarina(female, about 2M) which is about 4 years old. Landcare site Merewether NSW, not far from coast.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
ChunXingWong
Agree with Syzygy, these are part of the plant's flower structure. Nothing fungal here.
syzygy
Check this one for reference on another casuarina species: "Abnormal phylloclad modification of Casuarina equisetifolia." https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Abnormal-phylloclad-modification-of-Casuarina-equisetifolia_fig2_280621207
syzygy
I see no fungus, but modified tissues of the plant. Somewhat makes me remember of tumorous growths by saguaro cacti. http://joeorman.shutterace.com/Bizarre/Bizarre_Cactus.html Probably it is made by some insect or some other factors (infections?), but I think, sure it is not "the fungus" what we see on these great shots!

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PublishedAugust 3, 2021

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