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Emperor cortinar (Cortinarius archeri) A young, very viscid specimen found beside a walking track in a moist eucalyptus forest.<br /> This species is part of a group which are mostly difficult to distinguish (and many yet to be named) but this species is often recognised with the slightly flared,, two-toned stipe exposed.<br /> This one was about 45mm across the cap.<br /> The common name of Emperor cortinar is gradually becoming more widely used. Australia,Cortinarius archeri,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Emperor cortinar (Cortinarius archeri)

A young, very viscid specimen found beside a walking track in a moist eucalyptus forest.
This species is part of a group which are mostly difficult to distinguish (and many yet to be named) but this species is often recognised with the slightly flared,, two-toned stipe exposed.
This one was about 45mm across the cap.
The common name of Emperor cortinar is gradually becoming more widely used.

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    betsuin
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    Great colour! Maiden Hair Fern as well?
    Heading into winter here now (Adelaide) hoping these will appear again in my garden.     Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Mark Ridgway's profile
      Mark Ridgway
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      You're pretty lucky if you get them in your garden. I have to cross a highway into a national park.
      Let's hope the season improves... at least it looks like El Nino is fading.
      .. and yes that area gets covered in maidenhair around this rime of year.       Posted 9 years ago
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    Ferdy Christant
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    Wonderful, Mark! Posted 9 years ago
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    Patomarazul
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    I love the color! Posted 9 years ago

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The Emperor Cortinar

"Cortinarius archeri" is a species of mushroom. It has been featured on the cover of the book "Fungi of Southern Australia" by CSIRO scientist Neale Bougher and botanical artist Katrina Syme.

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

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Uploaded May 4, 2016. Captured May 11, 2015 03:37 in 106 Duffys Rd, Narre Warren East VIC 3804, Australia.
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  • 9.43mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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