Knowledge is as food, and needs no less
Her temp'rance over appetite, to know
In measure what the mind may well contain;
Oppresses else with surfeit, and soon turns
Wisdom to folly.
MILTON: _Par. Lost,_ Bk. vii., Line 126.



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.

Xylaria species

Xylaria species

Xylaria species, on wet fallen wood in subtropical rainforest, 800m walk, Chichester State Forest near White Rock, Upper Allyn River Road, NSW. These were bout 40mm high, and growing in profusion after several months of very wet weather. Picture ref: 1991 Gallery ref: 38