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Iowa Wildflowers

Earth Star Fungus Earth Star Fungus
Imagine my surprise when I located not only a pasqueflower, but also a pair of earth star fungus.  Both were located in an isolated and unique habitat in Black Hawk County.  The early spring weather had been wet, apparently providing ideal growing conditions for the fungus and the pasqueflower.

Northeast Iowa Timetable: Late March - Early April 

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