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heelsplitterDescription
Growing in sand at the edge of a path under Coccoloba uvifera and Scaevola taccada. Caps dry to slightly tacky; up to 75.5 mm wide and up to 28.3 mm high. Stems up to 49.9 mm long and up to 26.5 mm wide. Stems and context slowly bruising brown. Odor slightly acidulous and fruity, a bit like green coconut. Taste not distinctive.
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Originally posted to Mushroom Observer on Apr. 21, 2023.
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Camaropella pugillusObserver
ethancrensonDescription
Substrate may be Pinus. Immersed perithecia emerging in a cushion-like stroma. There is white material between the ostioles. There is a yellow staining to the wood. Asci IKI-, 50-64 x 5-6µm, the spore bearing part 30-39µm. The spores are ellipsoid, light brown, with two guttules, 5-7 x 2.5-3µm, no visible septa. There is what appears to be a germ pore at one end.
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Tiny Milkwort (Polygala smallii)Observer
linaceaeDescription
A federally- and state-listed Endangered species. Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Martin County, Florida.
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Pawpaw Polypore (Phylloporia amplectens)Observer
ornitheolomerDescription
On Asimina sp.
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Hygrocybe andersoniiObserver
dmitchroodDescription
Growing in association with Ceratiola ericoides (Florida rosemary) in old dune habitat. Usually grows in clusters.
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Genus ClitocellaObserver
biophiliciousDescription
wide range of colors, dark greyish blue to orange ocher. Most likely a new species or genus
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Genus FlaviporusObserver
biophiliciousDescription
Growing underside fallen burnt Quercus sp log at Ordway Swisher. smells like cilantro!
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Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)Observer
coleluttrellDescription
Growing on a Sabal palmetto.
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Purple Mountain-Parsley (Oreonana purpurascens)Observer
chloe_and_trevorDescription
Large population just below snow line on metamorphic ridge. Remarkable that within a few feet some were totally fruiting and some just emerging. Evidently blooms right after the snow melts.
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Murangium sequoiaeObserver
rudydiazDescription
Erumpent apothecioid pyrenomycete, 0.6-1.1 mm diameter, emerging from outer layer of bark. Asci 8-spored, bitunicate, 200-250 x 50-53 µm. IKI- Pseudoparaphyses septate with knob-like branches. Ascospores 50-67 x 20-24 µm, yellowish brown, muriform, starting as hyaline didmyospores.
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Mount Hamilton Fountain Thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. campylon)Observer
sheriff_woody_pct
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Lunar Crater Buckwheat (Johanneshowellia crateriorum)Observer
sheriff_woody_pct
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Brewer's Monkeyflower (Erythranthe breweri)Observer
plantsarecoolDescription
In wet sand of the south fork of the Tule River, Southern Sierra Nevada foothills, Tulare County , California.
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Western Waterfan Lichen (Peltigera gowardii)Observer
mspartainDescription
I apologize for the not-great photos, but this is absolutely Peltigera gowardii, confirmed by Eldorado National Forest botanists. So stoked to have seen this rare unique lichen in its natural habitat!
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Western Waterfan Lichen (Peltigera gowardii)Observer
alliecorteseDescription
Peltigera
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Tammy's Pumpkin Pails (Sticta fragilinata)Observer
edwinbridgesDescription
on the lower trunk of a large Quercus rubra, in a Northern Red Oak / heath forest on a ridgetop near the Yadkin Valley Overlook east of Blowing Rock on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Watauga County, North Carolina, ca. 1170 meters elevation - May 18, 2021
No chemical tests done and no specimen made for what would be a significant new range extension.
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Genus RhodofomesObserver
joemdoDescription
Loop Road, Big Cypress National Preserve
Observed during the 2023 South Florida City Nature Challenge (CNCSOFLO)
Project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2023-south-florida-cncsoflo/
Website: https://www.cncsoflo.com/
Instagram: @ cncsoflo
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heelsplitterDescription
Growing partially buried in sand at the edge of a path under Coccoloba uvifera and Scaevola taccada.
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Originally posted to Mushroom Observer on Apr. 21, 2023.
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Destuntzia rubraObserver
happygDescription
Growing under redwood, fir & rhododendron, color started off white with pink splotches, and bruised to a dark purple when touched. Very strong cilantro scent. Microscopy done by @relg
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Florida Feathershank (Schoenocaulon dubium)Observer
athena_wildweedsDescription
Large population of 38 flowerstems. Looks like many more plants with only leaves, but can't be sure.
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Panaeolus bisporusObserver
alan_rockefellerDescription
Thank you to the incredibly cool homeowner who allowed me to study the mushrooms on their lawn.
Same observation as https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154332861
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Amanita Mold (Hypomyces hyalinus)Observer
johnplischkeDescription
Dup obs of an amanita
Hypomyces hyalinus
DNA ITS Nanapore
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Poretooth Rosette (Irpex rosettiformis)Observer
steven_dmDescription
Probably different
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Florida Milkweed (Asclepias feayi)Observer
polkcountymikeDescription
Lakeland Highlands Scrub
