Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

1 Plantpot Dapperling at Curtin, ACT

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii at Curtin, ACT - 29 Jan 2019
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii at Curtin, ACT - 29 Jan 2019
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii at Curtin, ACT - 29 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii 29 Jan 2019 Heino1
Unidentified 29 Jan 2019 MattC

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Species unknown. Sulphur-yellow colour, cap approx 10-15cm across when open, body approx 2-3 cm when closed. Striations on top surface of open cap, gills on lower surface. Found in planter, growing around pittosporum

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Pam wrote:
   30 Jan 2019
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii, sometimes called Flowerpot Parasol or Yellow House Plant Mushroom because this is where most people notice them. They do grow in the bush as well. Some great photos as
you've captured the contrast between the immature and mature ones. It's not on the species list as yet.
Heino1 wrote:
   30 Jan 2019
Pam - Snap! Your comment came in just as I was about to add the species and a description!
Pam wrote:
   30 Jan 2019
Heino - You've got to be quick. Thanks for fixing that up
MattC wrote:
   4 Feb 2019
Thanks Pam for continuing my education :)

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