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 black cap & green stem
Unknown ref 10041301A troupe of five under mossy log in soil. Black lustrous cap around 30mm across with deep charcoal grey gills. Gills free and variable (long, short). Stipe green near cap colouring to black further down the stem, and then paler with green striations at base, but fading to grey after being picked. Flesh white-grey and thin, stem 110mm long, and hollow. Gill edge serrated. Spores white, with two or more depressions. Found on the Pinch Lagoon - Carey's Peak Walk, Barrington Tops National Park, April 2010. Picture ref: 1684 Gallery ref: 38
