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Mystery Mushroom

June 23rd, 2010

A friend sent this picture to me, and wondered what it was.

Does anyone know what it is?

Clue #1 :  Grows on the ground

Clue #2: A little puff of white dust (spores) that looks like smoke comes out when disturbed.

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4 Responses to “Mystery Mushroom”

  1. Jade Robbins
    June 24th, 2010 - 7:50 am

    Hmmmm, I think I know what it is. Am I to assume that it’s quite wiggly? And perhaps designed to help trees hear better? :D

  2. Dean
    June 24th, 2010 - 9:08 am

    Good guess! This one won’t pass the “shake” test though. After I posted it, I realized that it looks like several mushrooms, so clues will be provided. Keep guessing…

  3. Joan
    June 24th, 2010 - 9:11 am

    Well is it perhaps the Sacrospera crassa-Crown Cup?

  4. Dean
    June 28th, 2010 - 12:51 pm

    Thanks Joan!
    Yes, you are correct. This interesting mushroom is related to the puff ball and sends out it’s spores in a little white puff that looks like smoke.

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