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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Zelleromyces sp

Zelleromyces sp

Zelleromyces sp (Fuhrer p240). This truffle like fungus was found in soft soil on the forest floor, Carey's Peak Walk, Barrington National Park, April, 2010. There was some hyphae attached. The oustide layer was almost as convoluted as the inside, which comprised of purplish chambers and a central hollow. Fuhrer describes Zellomyces as also extruding a latex, which this one did, Picture ref: 1592 Gallery ref: 23
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