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Cyathus novaezelandiae
Small nest like fungii with small silver 'eggs' called peridioles (packets containing spores) growing in clusters of a few to sometimes hundreds. Approximately 12mm diameter. Striated insides with cream to chocolate colours. Younger ones have a white cover which tears at maturity to release the 'peridioles'. It is supected that they are designed to be washed out by a direct hit from a rain drop. As it was raining on the day of the spotting we can confirm it works.
Wood mulch of mixed timbers.
4 Comments
Incredible!
What an interesting fungus - thanks for sharing!
Nice clear photo argybee. A very fascinating species.
Thanks to Martin for spotting location.