Macrolepiota sp.
Dunlop, ACT
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| Macrolepiota sp. | MichaelMulvaney | 21 Apr 2016 | |
| Unverified | AlisonMilton | 13 Apr 2016 |
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3 comments
17 Apr 2016
Based on the white gills, possible presence of a ring on the stipe and the stipes thickness, cap shape and scales on the cap this looks like one of the Macrolepiota/Lepiota and related genera group in the family Agaricaceae. My guess would be Macrolepiota but its been >20 yrs since I've looked at these and the more recent molecular data has had some impact on the understanding of the taxonomy of this group. As the photos don't show the base of the fungus it is possible that there is a volva hidden from view which would make it an Amanita.
18 Apr 2016
KenT's suggestion of, and comments about, Macrolepiota are good. Given the more recent studies of Australian specimens, this would now be either a species of Macrolepiota or of Chlorophyllum.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.039488-35.258983
- Altitude 695.6m
- Maps The Pinnacle
- Places Dunlop, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 19 Apr 2015 11:01 AM Recorded on
- AlisonMilton Recorded by
Collections
- AlisonMilton Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Macrolepiota sp. Caps on stems; gills below caps [mushrooms or mushroom-like] Fungi
Species information
- Macrolepiota sp. Scientific name
- Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1079.3m Recorded at altitude