Omphalotus nidiformis

Ghost Fungus at Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area

Omphalotus nidiformis at Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area - suppressed
Omphalotus nidiformis at Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area - suppressed
Omphalotus nidiformis at Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area - suppressed
Omphalotus nidiformis at Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area - suppressed
Omphalotus nidiformis at Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area - suppressed
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Identification history

Omphalotus nidiformis 18 May 2024 Pam
Unidentified 17 May 2024 LisaH

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2 comments

Pam wrote:
   18 May 2024
With that dark spot on the top and centre of the cap plus the decurrent gills (gills that run down the stipe (stem) you have found the 'Ghost Fungus'. If still fresh enough you be able to see it glow in the dark!!
LisaH wrote:
   18 May 2024
It's beautiful

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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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