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Gyromitra

Gyromitra esculenta

Photo by CharliePrice
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Field Notes

Description:

dark purple / black brain like structured cap , with large mangled gills , long slender pinkish stipe approx 2cm in thickness.

Habitat:

rainforest , growing from soil

Notes:

http://www.mushroomexpert.com/gyromitra_esculenta.html

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Comments (2)
CharliePrice
Thanks so much Leuba , this is the first year i have seen them , never really went exploring for fungi in spring , it's amazing the different finds and variety..i sure hope you find one too :)
Leuba Ridgway
...have to see one of these for myself. Great spotting, Charlie !

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Mushroom Mapping
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2014

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