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Slimy Stalked Puffball

Calostoma cinnabarinum

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Fruit body a round, bright red spore sac, covered with a thick clear jelly and raised up on a spongy red stem.

Habitat:

Habitat on soil, especially stream banks, and beside paths. I spotted these in Shenandoah National Park, VA.

Notes:

Found throughout eastern and southeastern North America. Season April-May, September-October.

Reference Links:

Calostoma cinnabarinum, Rogers Mushrooms - Calostoma cinnabarina Mushroom

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