Pyronema sp.

A fire fungus at Cook, ACT

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Identification history

Pyronema sp. 19 May 2026 Heinol
Pyronema sp. 15 May 2026 Teresa
Mucilago crustacea 13 May 2026 Rheardy

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I have no idea but I think it might be a slime mould of some sort.

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Teresa wrote:
   15 May 2026
Looking at the burnt log above this specimen, I'm wondering if its one of the Pyronema sp that often appear after fire.
It does not have the appearance of a slime mould.

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  • Pyronema sp. Scientific name
  • A fire fungus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 627.18m Recorded at altitude

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