Cortinarius persplendidus – Splendid Red Skinhead

(Synonym Dermocybe splendida) On the ground in eucalypt forests. A robust species with a red-brown cap, distinguished by vivid, paprika-red gills and bright yellow mycelium at the base of the stem. On this red and yellow stem, rusty-brown spores may lodge in t...

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Cortinarius austrovenetus – Green Skinhead

(Synonym Dermocybe austroveneta) On the ground in eucalypt forests. This sturdy agaric is easily recognisable by its green cap, yellow gills, pale yellow stem and rusty-brown spore print. The cap, which can vary from bright yellowish-green to deep bluish-green...

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Astraeus hygrometricus – Barometer Earthstar

On nutrient-poor soil in woodlands, cleared land or gardens, associated with exotic trees. The round, brown, stemless spore sac with ragged opening is surrounded by 6 brown, thick, leathery triangular rays. Rays are characteristically tessellated exposing the ...

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Aseroe rubra – Anemone Stinkhorn

In high altitude grasslands and woodlands, and elsewhere in rich soils. Bright red arms on a hollow stem burst from an ‘egg’. Each arm splits into two at the tip. The slimy spore mass is concentrated on the disc at the top of the stem. The smell is...

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Tubaria rufofulva – Burgundy Wood Tubaria

On wood in native forests. The caps, gills and stem of mature, fresh specimens are a distinctive wine-red. The cap soon dries out and the colour fades to paler wine-red. Lines of gills are visible through wet caps. There is a pale membranous ring on the stem. ...

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