Aseroe rubra Labill. : Fr. Syst. Mycol. 2: 285 (1822)

Aseroe rubra
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Literally: disgusting, red. (Rubra [L.] - red.) Starfish fungus; sea anemone fungus. This fungus is like a large, land, sea anemone with outstretched red tentacles and an evil-smelling brown-green slime in the centre. The fruiting body emerges from an "egg".

Common Name: Anemone Fungus

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