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Omphalotus nidiformis
I'm pretty certain this is Ghost Fungus clustered at the base of a tree trunk. Agaric with large caps up to approx. 15 cms in diameter, and white in appearance. Largest specimens were distinctly "funnel" shaped. Caps also translucent when viewed from below, and the gills are white with a very faint yellowish hue. Gills run down the length of the stipe and taper in thickness towards the base. This was the only mushroom cluster I found along the entire length of the track. If these specimens are Ghost Fungus, they are bioluminescent, and also toxic. The other potential ID for this spotting Pleurotus ostreatus.
Subtropical rainforest section of the Bare Rock Track, near Mt. Cordeaux in Main Range National Park. Very cool, damp, and well-shaded area on top of the escarpment. Often misty and drizzling rain. Native vegetation. This national park is World Heritage listed, and forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/p...
I met another hiker on the track, and he was also a keen fungi spotter and photographer. It was also his opinion that these specimens were Ghost Fungus. In fact, he was adamant.
Spotted on Apr 3, 2016
Submitted on Apr 15, 2016
3 Comments
Your welcome, Neil Ross....
Thanks, maplemoth662. This was a lovely big patch of fresh specimens. Cool rainforest too which added to their beauty.
Six, beautiful photos....