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Genus: Leotia  
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Leotia are small saprophytic fungi found growing from soil. New Zealand has only one species.  
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Species: Leotia lubrica (Scop.) Pers.
An olive green to brown moist head on a slimy yellow stalk often finely dotted with green or brown fiber.
More imagesLeotia lubrica
Common Name: Jelly Babies, Slippery Lizard Tuft
Found: Mixed Forest
Substrate: Wood
Spores: White
Height: 65 mm
Width: 15 mm
Season: Autumn, Winter
Edible: No
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