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False Truffle (Zelleromyces spp.) Bright orange nodular fungi partially exposed in damp soil. The nodules were lobulated and hard. The largest was about 15 mm across.<br /> Spotted at the base of a huge eucalypt in damp soil. Possibly exposed by birds scratching the soil for food- Dandenong Ranges National Park. Australia,Fall,Geotagged,false truffle,hypogeous,russulaceae Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

False Truffle (Zelleromyces spp.)

Bright orange nodular fungi partially exposed in damp soil. The nodules were lobulated and hard. The largest was about 15 mm across.
Spotted at the base of a huge eucalypt in damp soil. Possibly exposed by birds scratching the soil for food- Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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    Christine Young
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    Awesome find, Leuba! Posted 5 years ago
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      Leuba Ridgway
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      Yes, Chriistine - very lucky. Almost missed it ! Posted 5 years ago

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By Leuba Ridgway

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Uploaded May 23, 2020. Captured May 22, 2020 15:35 in 3 Wakefield Ln, Sherbrooke VIC 3789, Australia.
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  • SZ-10
  • f/9.8
  • 10/600s
  • ISO100
  • 5.96mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.