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03-NOV-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Earthball (Scleroderma citrinum)

These fungi are often oddly shaped as this one here is. They are often known as the pigskin poison puffball, and they are indeed poisonous. They are called both puffball and earthball, but they are not really puffballs. When cut open they are a lovely violet colour when young, and a deep blackish-purple when mature. You can, if you look closely just about discern the purple colouration where the fungus has broken open.

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Martin Lamoon14-Nov-2014 20:26
An amazing Fungi, great picture and info.
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Ceya14-Nov-2014 14:25
Excellent shot! V
joseantonio12-Nov-2014 05:01
Great find and nice presentation.V.
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