Basket Fungus (Ileodictyon Cibarium)
We saw several of these when we did the Mount Auckland Atuanui Walkway. They grow like puffballs on the ground – this one would be about 10cm in diameter – then the skin bursts and reveals this pretty structure. (But they are smelly.)
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June 12, 2011 at 7:54 am
It looks so beautiful. Isn’t nature wonderful? It’s a fine shot.
June 12, 2011 at 6:05 pm
What an amazing thing.
June 18, 2011 at 5:07 am
Truly amazing!
June 18, 2011 at 6:12 am
I would very much like to come across one of these one day – though I expect I would take its photo in colour.
Lucy