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Gem-studded Puffball

Lycoperdon perlatum

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Lycoperdon perlatum, popularly known as the common puffball, warted puffball, gem-studded puffball, or the devil's snuff-box, is a species of puffball fungus in the family Agaricaceae.

Habitat:

growing in leaf litter beside a path in cool temperate rainforest, around 1000 meters. Springbrook National Park

Notes:

http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook/culture.html#flora-fauna

Reference Links:

Lycoperdon perlatum

Species ID Suggestions

Gen-studded Puffball

Lycoperdon perlatum

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Comments (4)
pamsai
thanks Michel. I've uploaded that name on Mushroom Observer with your comment. Lets see if we get a confirmation.
MichelBeeckman
These could be closer to Lycoperdon molle, since the 'gems' don't leave clear scars on the exoperidium (outer skin) when they are wiped off. http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20p?see=I_MWS30254&res=640
LuckyLogan
Nice find. I don't think I've ever seen a cluster like this before.

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2014

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