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I saw this on the side of the road next to a tree. It was pretty big and quite an unusual shape! There was a smaller one just behind it. I've never seen a fungus like this so thought I'd snap a pic.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Worm eaten Suillus Variegatus?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

You could be right! I should add that this was found in the UK, Midlands. Looks like it has a purple-y interior where it has been split/eaten in the middle