Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
1 Plantpot Dapperling at Curtin, ACT
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| Leucocoprinus birnbaumii | Heino1 | 29 Jan 2019 | |
| Unverified | MattC | 29 Jan 2019 |
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User's notes
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
4 comments
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.
you've captured the contrast between the immature and mature ones. It's not on the species list as yet.
30 Jan 2019
Pam - Snap! Your comment came in just as I was about to add the species and a description!
Location information
- Coordinates 149.077500-35.334167
- Altitude 631.0m
- Places Curtin, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 29 Jan 2019 08:48 AM Recorded on
- MattC Recorded by
Collections
- MattC Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Caps on stems; gills below caps [mushrooms or mushroom-like] Fungi
Species information
- Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Scientific name
- Plantpot Dapperling Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Cosmopolitan
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 642m Recorded at altitude