Australian fungi

Photographs of Australian macro fungi found principally in New South Wales, and South East Australia by Jamie Derkenne. High resolution images are freely available upon request. All fungi images on this site may be used without charge so long as they are attributed. Use the search function to look for particular species or keywords. (eg Boletus in soil).  The accuracy of the names or descriptions is in no way guaranteed. If you think something has been mis-identified, please contact me.

Unknown truffle like fungus

Unknown truffle like fungus

Unknown truffle like fungus, Carey's Peak Walk, Barrington National Park. Texture firm, smell sweet and pleasant, about 10mm across, common, in soft soil, orange brown skin with thin white layer underneath then small firm white chambers, some filled (light orange). April 2010. Ref 10040204 (sample kept) Picture ref: 1596 Gallery ref: 23