Omphalotus nidiformis

Ghost Fungus at Bawley Point, NSW

Omphalotus nidiformis at Bawley Point, NSW - 18 Apr 2019
Omphalotus nidiformis at Bawley Point, NSW - 18 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Omphalotus nidiformis 19 Apr 2019 Pam
Unidentified 19 Apr 2019 Marg

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3 comments

Pam wrote:
   19 Apr 2019
There seems to be a lot of these around at the moment with some slight variations in their characters. All of them, when they are mature will be luminous! Remember though that they are POISONOUS if eaten.
Marg wrote:
   19 Apr 2019
Ooh, I must sneak up in the dark for a look! Thanks, Pam.
Pam wrote:
   19 Apr 2019
Good luck!

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Species information

  • Omphalotus nidiformis Scientific name
  • Ghost Fungus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1509m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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