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Australian funnels (Austropaxillus infundibuliformis) These were in abundance along the edge of a walking track under eucalyptus.<br /> About 120mm across the large ones although I sensed they could grow some yet.<br /> Spores were rusty tan colour.<br /> Superficially they resemble to Paxillus involutus (northern hemisphere) Australia,Austropaxillus infundibuliformis,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Australian funnels (Austropaxillus infundibuliformis)

These were in abundance along the edge of a walking track under eucalyptus.
About 120mm across the large ones although I sensed they could grow some yet.
Spores were rusty tan colour.
Superficially they resemble to Paxillus involutus (northern hemisphere)

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The Austropaxillus infundibuliformis

''Austropaxillus infundibuliformis'' is a species of fungus in the family Serpulaceae. A mycorrhizal species, it grows in the eucalypt forests of southeastern Australia. It is readily recognised by its tawny yellow colour, large size and forked decurrent gills.

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Similar species: Boletales
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded May 4, 2016. Captured May 11, 2015 02:43 in 74 Manestar Rd, Beaconsfield Upper VIC 3808, Australia.
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  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 9.43mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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