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Psathyrella ammophila Stem approximately 50 mm and cap 40 mm. Found in ocean dunes in only sand  with no other plants nearby.the observation date is 15.1.2015 Australia,Eamw fungi,Geotagged,Psathyrella ammophila Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Psathyrella ammophila

Stem approximately 50 mm and cap 40 mm. Found in ocean dunes in only sand with no other plants nearby.the observation date is 15.1.2015

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''Psathyrella ammophila'' is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae and is found throughout Europe. Commonly known as the dune brittlestem, this agaric primarily grows on sand dunes near marram grass, feeding saprotrophically on the decaying roots. The season of growth is generally May to November.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Jan 15, 2021. Captured in 20 Bass Cl, St Andrews Beach VIC 3941, Australia.