Claustula fischeri
K.M. Curtis (1926)
Description:
This species is found on the ground, looking very much like an unopened Clathrus egg. At maturity, it looks just like a white egg-shaped structure. This is attached at the base by a thin thread to the volva (basal cup) formed from the remains of the outer egg. When the volva and fruit-body rip apart, the tear created becomes enlarged to allow access to the dry, non-stinking brown spore mass.

An uncommon species found only six times, centring around the Nelson Region. This is classified as an endangered species.
Common name: Fischer's Egg
Found: Native forest
Substrate: On ground
Spore: White
Height: 50 mm
Width: 45 mm
Season:Autumn
Edible: No, Endangered
Macro images:
Claustula fischeri
Scale bar
Scale= 8.3 mm.
 
Claustula fischeri
Scale bar
Scale= 8.3 mm.
 
Claustula fischeri
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Scale= 8 mm.
 
Claustula fischeri
Scale bar
Scale= 8 mm.
 
Claustula fischeri
Scale bar
Scale= 8 mm.
 
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