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Field Notes

Description:

Strange fungus resembles popcorn.

Species ID Suggestions

Fornicated star

Grastrum formicatum
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Comments (2)
Leuba Ridgway
we found similar fungi in a nature reserve ( Melbourne suburb) last month. The centres, which are perhaps the spore-filled sacs were unimaginably soft to touch. They were growing on very damp earth beneath pine trees (Pinus radiata)- thanks for the post and to ENReulbach Jr for identifying them.

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Mushroom Mapping
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PublishedNovember 27, 2011

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