Fungi in the Dandenong Ranges

[MickyB]

I decided to go for a walk today on a couple tracks that I had never been on before. The tracks were a bit overgrown but there were a lot of different types of fungi which made the walk worth while.

[MickyB]

A few more

[Snowzone]

Very nice Micky B. I like the 3rd shot in the first post, a very beautiful red colour and so delicate looking. The orange peel like ones are also interesting

[MickyB]

Thanks Snowzone. The small red fungi in the 3rd photo was only about 10-15mm tall. It was the only one I saw and only saw it when I went a bit off track to look at some other fungi.

I have no idea the names of any of them. Can anyone recommend a good book identifying fungi in Victoria?

[peregrinator]

Thanks Snowzone. The small red fungi in the 3rd photo was only about 10-15mm tall. It was the only one I saw and only saw it when I went a bit off track to look at some other fungi.

I have no idea the names of any of them. Can anyone recommend a good book identifying fungi in Victoria?

There's some information on identification here http://fungimap.org.au

I understand though that mycologists can find it hard to identify many fungi from photographs alone.

[MickyB]

Thanks for the link peregrinator. I had a quick look and it looks like a fantastic site. I will have a better look tonight when I have more time.

I understand though that mycologists can find it hard to identify many fungi from photographs alone.

I can understand that as well. I often get asked (by landscapers, nurseries, botanical gardens etc) to identify ferns, mainly from photographs. Sometimes I need multiple photos to confidently I.D the plant and other times I have absolutely no idea. Location of where the plant is found can help dramatically which is why I want a book about Victorian fungi.

[neilmny]

Hey MickyB, I "photographed" this Fungi on the Richardson Track near Wols Track this afternoon. Please forgive the quality it was with my very
basic mobile phone hence photograph in inverted commas. I have no idea what it is but it wasn't there 2 days ago when I walked this part of the track.
It is about 18cm in diameter and 12cm high.

After a quick Google I'll take a swag that it is Amanita ochrophylla. (swag - swinging wildarse guess)

http://www.elfram.com/fungi/fungipics_a.html

[MickyB]

Thanks for sharing neilmny. That is a big one. Thanks for the link as well. Another great fungi site.

Where is Richardson Track? I know of a Wols Track near Mt Evelyn (never been on it) but never heard of Richardson Track.

[neilmny]

Yes I guess it is Mt. Evelyn or maybe Silvan. Richardson Track is at the end of Wols. The intersection is approx. 55 H 358122 5813729
Most of the maps of the area are very wrong but the Melways and Vicmap Monbulk show a rough approximation of the tracks in the
area and theres plenty of them. There is some nice walking in there with good steep hills to get the heart rate up.

[MickyB]

Saw these at our local park this morning and thought they were very interesting.

[north-north-west]

A nice lethal little Amanita there, unless I'm very much mistaken. Good way to get rid of flies . . .

[MickyB]

A nice lethal little Amanita there, unless I'm very much mistaken. Good way to get rid of flies . . .

Thanks NNW. Just Googled that and I think you are 100% correct.

They reminded me of a Smurf house.