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 small blue cap
Unknown ref 10041301 On wood, in clay soil, in alpine forest, near Carey's Peak NSW, in cluster of about ten, but growing separately. Decurrent gills, lateral stem and central depression on cap. These minute fungi - the biggest caps were about 5mm across - looked like the small leaves of a blue plant. Flesh very fragile, thin and transparent, spores white, and copiously on the ground. Stipe cap and gills all pale navy blue. Spores **may** look like tiny three pointed tacks (spore print of picked specimens was questionable). Stipe about 2-3mm long about 1mm wide. Picture ref: 1686 Gallery ref: 38
