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White Giants
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Copyright: Steve Reekie (LordPotty) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1449 W: 146 N: 3764] (12035)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-10-23
Categories: Fungi
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ-2-S
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/50 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-02-21 3:50
Viewed: 1179
Points: 6
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I had no idea what these fungi were called,but Clive tells me they could be Clitocybe gigantea. They are big.The largest was over 30 cm across.They were nestled amongst dead branches and needles in a small area of Pinus radiata on my in-laws farm.
(Pinus radiata is not a native of New Zealand,but is widely grown as a fast growing timber tree).
When I have found out a bit more about these I will add to my notes. Thanks Clive.
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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-02-21 3:56]

We have got similiar here in Poland Steve! When I was child it was great pleasure to run in forest to seek them and then...well...you know...to destroy it with stick or boots :-) Thanks for this post!

Hi Steve, Interesting photo try for a name Clitocybe gigantea normal found in exotics forest, believed to be introduced.

The image is great Steve. Nice POV also showing some underside. Good work

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