| Species: Lycoperdon perlatum Pers. | |
| Description: |
| Like all Lycoperdon species, they have a sterile stipe, resulting in their pestle shape. These start out white and covered in small scales. As they develop, they darken and the scales weather off, leaving a reticulated pattern. | ||
| Common name: Devil's Snuffbox Found: Native forest Substrate: Ground Spore: Brown | Height: 80 mm Width: 40 mm Season: Late summer to late autumn. Edible: Yes when young | |
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PPD 81159 |
| Scale = 11.5mm. | ||
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| Scale = 11.5mm. | ||
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| Scale = 11.5mm. | ||
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| Scale = 13mm. | ||
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| Scale = 11mm. | ||
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| Scale = 9mm. | ||
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| Scale = 9mm. | ||
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| Although its unusual to see this species on wood it does happen when the wood is well rotted. | Scale = 6mm. | |
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