Red cage fungus in Long Lane, Sedlescombe village
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Red cage fungus in Long Lane, Sedlescombe village
Image: © Patrick Roper Taken: 7 Nov 2006
The red cage fungus (Clathrus ruber) is a rather rare species, but widespread in southern England. It is related to the stink horn fungus and its smell of carrion attracts flies that distribute the spores.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.935218
Longitude
0.532762