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Amanita fungus

Amanita ochrophylloides

Photo by BrettKelly
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Field Notes

Description:

Fungus on the forest floor, partly nibbled away. Between Russel and Horseshoe Falls, Mount Field National Park. Top looks reminiscent of lemon meringue pie.

Habitat:

Growing from a bed of moss on sloping ground

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
BrettKelly
I can't say for sure, but down the track further I spotted some slugs (introduced sp.) eating some other mushrooms.
Mark Ridgway
I wonder which creatures have a go at these. meringue pie lol

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PublishedJanuary 14, 2017

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