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Gyromitra

Gyromitra esculenta

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_...

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2 Comments

CharliePrice
CharliePrice 9 years ago

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
Leuba Ridgway 9 years ago

...have to see one of these for myself. Great spotting, Charlie !

CharliePrice
Spotted by
CharliePrice

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Sep 20, 2014
Submitted on Sep 21, 2014

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