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Old Man of the Woods

Strobilomyces species

Description:

Dead mushroom, spikey cap.

Habitat:

Hardwood forest

Notes:

I found this today in the woods. Notice the spikey cap, I've never seen this species before.

1 Species ID Suggestions

RandyL.
RandyL. 9 years ago
Old Man of the Woods
Strobilomyces species


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1 Comment

RandyL.
RandyL. 9 years ago

It is in the genus Strobilomyces. I am not sure what name is applied to the North American species these days.

bblacktyi
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bblacktyi

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Oct 2, 2014
Submitted on Oct 3, 2014

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