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The Texas star (aka devils cigar) (Chorioactis geaster) is among the world's rarest fungi. They are found only on the Japanese island Kyushu and in several Texas counties--and the woods on our Texas place. They emerge as a dark brown or black capsule that resembles a cigar. After a rain, the capsule opens. Fungal spores are occasionally released in white clouds that resemble smoke. It is only one of a dozen or so species that makes an audible hiss when spores are released.

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Science & Technology

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• Texas star
• devils cigar
• Chrioactis geaster
• mushroom
• fungus
• fungi

[YourGardenShow]

The Texas Star is such an unusual looking fungi. Great shot.

[EA78751]

thats a pretty creature. I've lived in texas a long time but never seen one in person.