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Fungi in Adelaide

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Autumn is a fantastic time in Southern Australia to go looking for fungi in its various forms!

This group has been set up to share photos and identifications of fungi found across the Adelaide region. Beginners to experts welcome!

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Comment by James Smith on December 17, 2012 at 8:35: Wow that is amazing! Have never seen a fungi like that!

Interesting how quickly it deteriorates!

Comment by Tennille on December 15, 2012 at 11:13: Dog Vomit Slime Mould, approx 2 days old

Comment by Tennille on December 15, 2012 at 11:10: When I discovered this revolting looking specimen in my garden I thought a neighbourhood cat was seriously unwell. I have since discovered it is aptly named the Dog Vomit Slime Mould. This one is less than 12 hours old

Comment by Just Judith on August 3, 2012 at 15:53: I too am enjoying finding and photographing fungi in the Aldgate Valley.

For those interested here is my flickr fungi set.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/justjjoke/sets/72157600209320475/with/...

I am having a tough time identifying them all, but have a couple of skilled contributors on "our" ABC's Scribblygum Forum, who are a tremendous help.

The ABC recently closed down the science forums, and we are attempting to keep them going here, again, for those interested. There are some very knowledgable and approachable people there and I invite you folk to consider having a look and joining in with questions and sharing your expertise too.

http://www.abcforums.com/forumdisplay.php?4-Scribbly-Gum

Judith

Comment by James Smith on June 17, 2011 at 9:29: Fun with Fungi - event being run in the Adelaide Markets on Sunday.

See events for full details...

Comment by James Smith on June 15, 2011 at 10:35: Range of new fungi images have been added to my Fungi of Adelaide photo album - have a look!

Comment by James Smith on June 10, 2011 at 8:34: Just up loaded another few fungi images from Norton Summit. Again amazing diversity, but this time often more subtle, rather than dramatic variation in form...

Comment by James Smith on June 1, 2011 at 8:03: Well that blows that theory! Hot and dry seems unusual, but maybe it has eveolved that timing for a specific reason.

Unsure about either this mushroom or its shape, but have found across certain species a lot of conformity, yet across other species much variability. Leathery certainly makes sence if it not going to dry out quickly, given the conditions.

The bite out of it is not really a surprise either - as a good protein source many mammals or insects will eat fungi as a major or minor part of their diet. However the bite does look rather human (although I don't have a scale to go on).

Comment by John on May 31, 2011 at 21:22: James,

thank you for you comment.

I recall it being hot and dry with no recent rain. I was very surprised to find these on the day, and I have not been able to identify them. - I am wondering if they open further to the more traditional shape. The texture was very leathery - I found this one with the "bite" taken out of it.

Comment by James Smith on May 31, 2011 at 7:39: Terrific photo - was this after some decent rains in January? As the soil looks rather moist.