Leratiomcyes ceres

Red Woodchip Fungus at Quaama, NSW

Leratiomcyes ceres at Quaama, NSW - 25 Apr 2020
Leratiomcyes ceres at Quaama, NSW - 25 Apr 2020
Leratiomcyes ceres at Quaama, NSW - 25 Apr 2020
Leratiomcyes ceres at Quaama, NSW - 25 Apr 2020
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Identification history

Leratiomcyes ceres 26 Apr 2020 Pam
Leratiomcyes ceres 26 Apr 2020 Pam
Unidentified 25 Apr 2020 FionaG

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Orange coloured fungi, darker in the centre, approx. 5 cms across. It appeared to have a patterned white edge but it is actually the top layer peeling back. Defined deep gills, motley grey and black in colour. Stalk pale coloured at the top, darkening to a motley brown colour towards the end. Standing approximately 10 cms in height.

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Pam wrote:
   26 Apr 2020
Good images and notes illustrating the distinctive characteristics of this species.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 25 Apr 2020 02:24 PM Recorded on
  • FionaG Recorded by

Species information

  • Leratiomcyes ceres Scientific name
  • Red Woodchip Fungus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Cosmopolitan
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 899m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Hypholoma aurantiacum Stropharia aurantiaca
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