Photo 32548822, (c) Sarah Lloyd, all rights reserved, uploaded by Sarah Lloyd

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Date

November 1, 2018

Description

Scattered stalked sporangia 2-3.5 mm high. Sporothecae globose 0.9-1.2 mm diameter. Hypothallus conspicuous, discoid under single sporangia or contiguous under groups, dark brown. Peridium iridescent with mainly blue reflections, dehiscence irregular. Columella reaches approximately the centre of the sporotheca; capillitium arises from the full length of the columella, branched and anastomosing with perforations, light brown, colourless at tips. Spores dark brown in mass, brown by transmitted light with prominent spines, 15-16 microns.

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