(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...

(Synonym Mycena austrororida) On decaying wood in wet forests. This tiny bonnet has a short, white, very slimy stem which always has gluten accumulating in a thick layer at the base. The translucent-striate, convex cap can be white or brown, but characteristic...

(Synonyms Hygrocybe lewellinae, Humidicutis lewellinae) In sheltered areas in sand and forest litter. This mauve species looks rather watery and delicate but is not sticky. Gills are mauve and waxy and the stem smooth with horizontal, watery-looking bands. The...

Oudemansiella gigaspora group includes Oudemansiella eradicata, Oudemansiella mundroola, Oudemansiella raphanipes, Oudemansiella superbiens and Oudemansiella trichofera (Synonyms Oudemansiella radicata, Xerula australis) On the ground, attached to underground ...