Panaeolus sp.

Panaeolus at Quaama, NSW

Panaeolus sp. at Quaama, NSW - 8 Mar 2020
Panaeolus sp. at Quaama, NSW - 8 Mar 2020
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Identification history

Panaeolus sp. 14 Mar 2020 Pam
Unidentified 8 Mar 2020 FionaG

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Significant sighting

Pam noted:

14 Mar 2020

A species of Panaeolus that appears to be one not recorded in the area before, therefore a new species. It is not one I've seen before.

User's notes

Tiny fungi growing in clusters, starting as tiny brown buds and developing into small yellow and brown caps. Largest cap measuring approximately 1 cm. Underside very dark gills in comparison with the top.

2 comments

Pam wrote:
   15 Mar 2020
What a gorgeous little 'dung fungus'. The genus Panaeolus, or mottle gills, are found growing on dung and as you have shown when you turned one over their gills are darkened by the maturing spores. When you look closely at the gills you can see the dark is 'mottled' and not an even colour. This is a species I have never seen before. Great recording.
FionaG wrote:
   15 Mar 2020
Thanks Pam, and I have noticed the mottled underside. Thanks for the info.

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Species information

  • Panaeolus sp. Scientific name
  • Panaeolus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 631.5m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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