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Cortinarius splendida

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A single specimen about 50mm across, 65mm tall. Stipe slightly flattened near the base.

Habitat:

Under medium height eucalyptus next to a small stream. Public nature reserve.

Notes:

http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Dermocybe+splendida

Reference Links:

Australian Fungi - A Blog: #11 Dermocybe splendida

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
MartinL
I agree its a rather perfect specimen.
Leuba Ridgway
A wonderful find - lucky ! everything about this mushroom is truly splendid..

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Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
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PublishedJuly 23, 2014

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