Devil's Fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri) Close-up growing on heathland in the New Forest National Park

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Devil's Fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri) and sometimes referred to as the Octopus stinkhorn and Squid Fungus, emerged from its slimy, gelatinous 'egg'. growing in early November on heathland in Lyndhurst, New Forest National park. (iPhone 16 Pro Max)

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Size: 3024px × 4032px
Location: New forest National Park, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England.
Photo credit: © Andy Newman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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