Refer to original observation on 1/15/24: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196800575
Collected for Friends of Edgewood, SMC Parks, SMC Natural Resource Management
Collection transferred to @Damontighe for analysis:
Photos 13-18,
Microscopy
spores - amyloid in Melzer's Reagent, reticulated. diameter = 7.5 - 9 µm
infested with nematodes, at least 2 species.
Photo 19- habitat. Found closest to one of the mature European Olive trees.
Having issues getting the photos in the right order, but I hope you get the idea.
Not sure that makes any sense but this stuff was emerging from the ground under old olive trees. Little friend in pic 2.
@damontighe? Any ideas?
Truffle
hypogeous