Cantharellus concinnus (Pink Chantarelle)

Cantharellus concinnus, or pink chantarelle, is an attractive uncommon fungus that grows amongst litter in the wetter areas of eucalypt forests and woodlands and coastal heath in southern and eastern Australia. 

Its distinct apricot pink colour, thick gills and apricot odour make it easy to identify. Caps are generally 1.5–4cm diameter, pinkish orange to apricot, flat or slightly convexwhen young, but then develop a deep central depression or become upturned into a funnel-shape.

Gills are lighter in colour, broad and shallow, often forking near the cap margin, and extending some distance down the stem.

Stems are whitish pink in colour, often twisted and up to about 6cm long, depending on the depth of the leaf litter that they are growing in.

Fruit bodies may have an apricot odour but are sometimes difficult to see as they are usually covered or are only partially visible under leaf litter