Schizophyllum commune

2 Split Gill Fungus at Quaama, NSW

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Schizophyllum commune

11 Aug 2020

FionaG

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Many small white/creamy, hairy fungi. Caps shaped like a shell. Edges were rounded and unevenly scalloped. Most caps seemed to be attached directly to the dead branch, the occasional one seemed to have a tiny stem. Underside had split gills and were a pale tan colour. Some fungi seemed to grow inside out, in that you could only see gills. They were soft and rubbery to the touch. Biggest cap was around 3 cms across and roughly 1.5-2 cms from front to back. I've taken a stab at picking the species.

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FionaG wrote:

12 Aug 2020

Interesting. Ours weren't on fire affected trees but I wonder if perhaps the surrounding conditions had an effect.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.893569 -36.460972
Altitude 152.5m
Places Quaama, NSW

Sighting information

16 - 100 Abundance
11 Aug 2020 03:34 PM Recorded on
FionaG Recorded by
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FionaG South Coast NatureMapr Furry, white or greyish upper surfaces Caps, gills below, no stem & usually on wood [stemless mushrooms & the like] Fungi

Species information

Schizophyllum commune Scientific name
Split Gill Fungus Common name
Not Sensitive
Cosmopolitan
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 949.4m Recorded at altitude
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Schizophyllum commune

2 Split Gill Fungus at Quaama, NSW

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