Silence in love bewrays more woe
Than words, tho' ne'er so witty;
A beggar that is dumb, you know,
May challenge double pity.
SIR WALTER RALEIGH: _Silent Lover,_ St. 6.



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.

Coprinus comatus

Coprinus comatus

Coprinus comatus, juvenile state, in grass outside the Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT, Australia, April 2008 Picture ref: 944 Gallery ref: 23