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Laccaria sp.

Laccaria sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A medium sized unusual shaped fungus about 50mm wide and 65mm tall. Cap has high, flattened dome with very wavy margin, all orange-brown. Stipe tapered top to bottom, fibrous and a good bunch of white mycelium near the base. Gills are open and complex reflecting the shape of the cap.

Habitat:

Under acacia in woodchip mulch in wet eucalyptus rain forest. National park.

Notes:

A warped Laccaria... still hoping for species.
This might be yet another victim of the incredible mini drought we went through - making it resemble a giant Marasmius in the cap. Must get spores next time.

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It also brings Laccaria to mind for me

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