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Bird’s Nest fungus

Crucibulum laeve

Photo by Small Wonders
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Field Notes

Description:

Bird's nest fungus has fruiting bodies that resemble a birds nest filled with eggs. Crucibulum are saprobic; they feed on decomposing organic matter such as wood and in surrounding soils enriched with wood chips or bark mulch.

Habitat:

Decayed wood and wood debris such as stems, twigs, wood chips & old nut shells.

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PublishedNovember 22, 2011

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