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Clathrus columnatus
approx. 3 1/2 inches tall. spongy appearance
spotted on the edge of pine woods in recently turned earth (trail in county park)
Spotted on Oct 17, 2011
Submitted on Oct 18, 2011
7 Comments
Wow!!!
That's funny. I have a friend here in Florida that asked the same question. I was good with it 'visiting' as long as it didn't pull its feet out of the sand and chase me through the scrub.
What planet are they from?
Thanks, Emma. I always have my eyes (and nose) open for them. It would be nice to see other varieties though.
Awesome find Aunt Nance!!
Thanks, Ashish. I was real excited about it--I hadn't seen one in almost five years.
Nance... Its super spotting... Great colour...!!