Cortinarius archeri
Cortinarius archeri is a mycorrhizal fungus that is common in many eucalypt forests in Australia. It is very common in June and July, and seems to thrive in recently burnt forest. It often grows on suburban lawns. A closely related mycorrhizal genus is Dermocybe and Dermocybe austroveneta is another commonly seen fungus in eucalypt forests.
Cap up to 100mm wide, violet, Cap and stem viscid when young. Stem with violet membrane-like veil, stained rusty due
to spores. Spore print rusty brown.
| Cortinarius archeri | - Cortinarius archeri | |
| Cortinarius archeri | - Cortinarius archeri Cream firm flesh, slight purple stain, darkening on exposure to air. Gills purple. Glistening sticky | |
| Cortinarius archeri | - Cortinarius archeri June 29, 1997 Upper Allyn on recently burnt eucalypt forest floor, in soil. Dark wine purple cap, sh | |
| Cortinarius archeri | - Cortinarius archeri, Sheldon Forest, Pymble and Turramurra, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, August 6, 2006 | |
| Cortinarius archeri | - Cortinarius archeri, emerging, Rocky Crossing Walk, Upper Allyn, Barrington Tops National Park, New South Wales, Austral | |
