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.

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Stemonitis axifera

Stemonitis axifera

This slime mould is shown changing to produce sporangia. Growing on wood, December, Barrington National Park. The log on which it was growing had been completely detsroyed by fungal attack within 12 months. All that remained was a pile of soggy wood chips. Picture ref: 239 Gallery ref: 6
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