Pyronema sp.

A fire fungus at Point 4526

Pyronema sp. at Point 4526 - 28 May 2017
Pyronema sp. at Point 4526 - 28 May 2017
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Identification history

Pyronema sp. 30 May 2017 Heino
Pyronema sp. 29 May 2017 forgebbaboudit

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Has a bright orange hue and spreads significantly, forming small lumpy shapes. Found in an area where controlled burning had occurred, growing inside the trunk of a burnt gum tree which had collapsed. Possibly accompanied by other fungi with a pinkish hue.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 28 May 2017 03:11 PM Recorded on
  • forgebbaboudit Recorded by

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