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Unknown Fruiting Body

zorba_the_greek

14 years ago

This was found on a Central Florida golf course Dec 14th. It looks like dark popcorn, and is as hard as popcorn but isn't corn. Rumor is that it is toxic. Definitely not soft. I did not see the plant but a dozen were picked off it. I have not seen a plant like this before. Might be an escaped ornamental. Any ideas?

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fatamorgana2121
14 years ago
Strawberry popcorn. I've grown it before.

FataMorgana

Here is a link that might be useful: Google Images - Strawberry Popcorn
zorba_the_greek
Original Author
14 years ago
Right you are. I popped some. Corn is one thing I dont' grow well, and I didn't pick the cob or see the plant. It reminded me of corn but here in Florida with thousands of imported ornamentals one never knows...
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fatamorgana2121
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It is a very tasty heirloom popcorn and its small size (plant too) makes it a great one for kid's gardens.

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