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Zelleromyces sp.
Bright orange nodular fungi partially exposed in damp soil. The nodules were lobulated and hard. The largest was about 15 mm across.
Spotted at the base of a huge eucalypt. Possibly exposed by birds scratching the soil for food- Dandenong Ranges National Park (Sherbrooke Forest). Map location -approximate
These false truffles are said to have a white latex-like exudate when cut. I did not want to disturb them so left them covered in soil. An exciting find !
For some great information on hypogeous fungi in Australia please read
https://www.anbg.gov.au/fungi/truffle-li...
These fungi come in various colours and consistency.
Family: Russulaceae
Spotted on May 22, 2020
Submitted on May 23, 2020
5 Comments
Ha Ha Tukup, You're welcome. I think I have the lyrebirds to thank - they've been scratching out some of the top soil layers. Almost walked past these but the bright colour was something i couldn't miss.
My motto - take shots of everything unusual/strange and it will turn out to be something interesting.
BTW, I've never seen a truffle real or fake before now !
If you say so :-) I wouldn't know a false truffle from a real one, having never seen a truffle. I'm beginning to think the fungi group must be huge. They are really interesting. Thanks for sharing this Leuba. "Eagle Eye?? :-)
Old eagle-eye. Nice find.
Thanks Saturniidae27. It was like finding gold for me ! I've read about these things but neve thought I'd find some.
Nice spotting Leuba. Looks like gold :)