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Puff ball? #296901

Asked January 15, 2016, 11:25 AM EST

This plant has a soft ball if squeezed air and possibly pollen is released. It has 4 hard "leaves" which house the velvety ball, this was found in a pine forest on the east coast of Scotland

County Outside United States

Expert Response

This is an Earthstar, and belongs to a group of fungi called Gasteromycetes. The Utah State Intermountain Herbarium has a website with more information: http://herbarium.usu.edu/fungi/funfacts/starfact.htm
Jacki D., Master Gardener Diagnostician Volunteer (Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties) Oregon State University Extension Service Volunteer Metro Master Gardeners (http://metromastergardeners.org/) Replied January 15, 2016, 1:54 PM EST

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