On dead eucalypt trees and logs, often favouring fire-damaged wood. Curry Punk is named for its persistent curry smell which develops with age. The white top of this large, thick bracket becomes stained pale cream to orange by the orange flesh. Deep orange-yel...

Usually on the ground, in litter at the base of eucalypt trunks. When mature, this fleshy polypore has a velvety, chestnut-coloured cap which often cracks when dry to expose bright mustard-yellow flesh. The velvety brown stem is thick, woody and furrowed. Minu...

In litter of eucalypt forests and woodlands. This species is distinguished by the brilliant red cap, bright yellow pores and scales scattered on the stem. The stem is yellow at the top grading to deep red at the  base. Bright yellow flesh is exposed when the ...

(Synonym Helvella villosa) On the ground in wet forests, often near streams. This stalked cup has a smooth, grey-brown inner surface. Both the outer surface and central stem are pale grey-brown and hairy. The colour of the cup makes it difficult to see amongst...

In forest litter in cool temperate rainforests. This species looks like a small cornucopia (a deep hollow trumpet tapering downward from a flared mouth). It is grey and wrinkled on the outside with a dark brown or black mouth. Fruit-bodies blend in so well wit...