Cyptotrama asprata

Gold Tufts at Box Cutting Rainforest Walk

Cyptotrama asprata at Box Cutting Rainforest Walk - 17 Mar 2019
Cyptotrama asprata at Box Cutting Rainforest Walk - 17 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Cyptotrama asprata 18 Mar 2019 Pam
Cyptotrama asprata 18 Mar 2019 Teresa

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This species is found regularly in this forest on rotting wood. The young caps have bright golden pointed tufts which disappear with age leaving a pale yellow cap. It has a white stem, gills and produces a white spore print.

2 comments

Pam wrote:
   19 Mar 2019
Beautiful photo................
KerriLee wrote:
   19 Mar 2019
stunning photo Teresa!

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 17 Mar 2019 12:00 AM Recorded on
  • Teresa Recorded by

Species information

  • Cyptotrama asprata Scientific name
  • Gold Tufts Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • 161.83m to 244.68m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Cyptotrama aspratum
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