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Auriscalpium vulgare Auriscalpium vulgare is a species occasionally found on decomposing Douglas fir and other cones. Common name is "ear pick fungus" because the shape of the mushroom is reminiscent of antique, silver spoons used to scoop out ear wax. Auriscalpium vulgare,Fungi,Geotagged,Mushroom,Pinecone mushroom,Saprobe,Stereo photo,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Auriscalpium vulgare

Auriscalpium vulgare is a species occasionally found on decomposing Douglas fir and other cones. Common name is "ear pick fungus" because the shape of the mushroom is reminiscent of antique, silver spoons used to scoop out ear wax.

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    Awesome! Can you please add a geotag/location? Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

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The Pinecone mushroom

"Auriscalpium vulgare", commonly known as the pinecone mushroom, the cone tooth, or the ear-pick fungus, is a species of fungus in the family Auriscalpiaceae of the order Russulales. The fungus is widely distributed in Europe, Central America, North America, and temperate Asia.

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Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jun 12, 2020. Captured in 620 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA.
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