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Postia punctata

photograph of Postia punctata

This image belongs to : Nature in Tasmania Fungi Plants

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Aseroe rubra also know as the anemone stinkhorn or starfish fungus, has a foul smelling, sticky brown gleba at the apex that attracts insects that then disperse the spores.

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Samphire is a coastal plant that occupies much of the Tasmanian shoreline. It can be used to make tasty salads (better lightly cooked to reduce the saltiness).