Pyronema sp.

A fire fungus at Undefined Area

Pyronema sp. at Undefined Area - 28 May 2017 03:11 PM
Pyronema sp. at Undefined Area - 28 May 2017 03:11 PM
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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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Species information

  • Pyronema sp. Scientific name
  • A fire fungus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Machine learning
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