In the last week or two I've photographed various fungi along the walking track at Fern Glade on the Emu River. Some I have put a name to but any suggestions or corrections are always welcome. My knowledge of fungi is a little lacking but I am always fascinated with the vast variety of colour and form.
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#1 - Possibly the Weeping Polypore - Ryvardenia campyla or could it be Postia punctata ?
#3 - UnknownThe cap on this would only be around 7mm across. It was growing among leaf litter and debris below tree ferns.
#6 - Russula sp.The next four photos show various stages of the Beefsteak Fungus. These were growing on an old Eucalyptus stump.
#9 - Beefsteak Fungus - Fistulina hepaticaA more advanced specimen lower down on the same tree stump.






What a variety. I seldom see any but then I guess the edges of the bay or the seashore are not really the right places to look!
ReplyDeleteThanks mick - They can be pretty hard to spot from a kayak :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat about the recipes?
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony - After you mate :-) I love the idea of learning which ones are edible but would never have the confidence to try them. I've read too many accounts of the experts ending up in hospital.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments on Maidens. I have only lived here for 4 months so still getting to know the place. Keep looking.
ReplyDeleteYou must really have had to search out some of those smaller fungi Alan. Great pictures. REally enjoyed seeing the progression of the Beefsteak fungus. Sorry I can't help with ID!
ReplyDeleteLovely collection, Mosura.
ReplyDeleteI really like the purple Cortinarius. Possibly that is because it is one that one can positively identify.
The little red Mycenae, and others are very trying for the non-expert (like me).
I just fall in love with the varied "architecture" of Fungi.
From Coral Fungi to Beefstakes - it is such a huge leap.
Love them all.
Cheers
Denis