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Pestle Puffball closeup, Berghem, Netherlands This one had already burst, and seems to have been infected by another fungus. Europe,Fungi,Handkea excipuliformis,Heeswijk,Macro,Netherlands,Pestle Puffball,autumn Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Pestle Puffball closeup, Berghem, Netherlands

This one had already burst, and seems to have been infected by another fungus.

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    It's a real fungi eat fungi world out there... Posted 10 years ago

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The Handkea excipuliformis

''Handkea excipuliformis'', commonly known as the pestle puffball or long-stemmed puffball, is a species of the family Agaricaceae. A rather large puffball, it may reach dimensions of up to 15 cm broad by 25 cm tall. Widespread in northern temperate zones, it is found frequently on pastures and sandy heaths.

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Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 27, 2014. Captured Sep 27, 2014 16:46.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/3.5
  • 1/160s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm

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