Omphalotus nidiformis

Ghost Fungus at Wallaga Lake, NSW

Omphalotus nidiformis at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 4 Jun 2020 07:33 AM
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Identification history

Omphalotus nidiformis 4 Jun 2020 Pam
Omphalotus nidiformis 4 Jun 2020 Pam
Unidentified 4 Jun 2020 JoyGeorgeson

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A fungi growing on a grassy reserve at the edge of Wallaga Lake.

2 comments

Pam wrote:
   4 Jun 2020
This is a luminous fungus so if you have the opportunity to have a look at it at night it's worth the effort!
JoyGeorgeson wrote:
   5 Jun 2020
Yes, I have seen large colonies of them at my property at Rocky Hall glowing at night. A fantastic sight.

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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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