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Geastrum corollinum
(Weather earthstar)
Unlike other fungi, earthstars can move! With a strong tendency to absorb and lose water, their outer layers uncurl when it rains....
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Geoglossum atropurpureum
(Dark purple earth tongue)
Earth tongues are highly distinctive fungi; the ridged and leathery fruiting body above the stem does indeed resemble a tongue....
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Gomphus clavatus
(Pig’s ear)
Pig's ear fungus derives its name from the funnel-shaped and folded fruiting body, which resembles a pigs ear in shape and texture....
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