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Pholiota highlandensis is a mushroom of the Strophariceae family. it is common in areas that were burnt.
Cap: 2-6 cm; convex, becoming broadly convex or nearly flat; thickly slimy when fresh; sometimes with small pale partial veil remnants near the margin; smooth; reddish brown to orange or orange brown with a paler margin, fading markedly to pale pinkish brown.

Similar species: Cortinariales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Apr 28, 2025. Captured Jun 11, 2017 18:14 in V9R9+9V Yallourn North VIC, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO3200
  • 109mm