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Splendid Red Skinhead ( Dermocybe splendida) These mushrooms were amazing - the red colour especially on the gill surface was stunning. The caps had a dark centre but the margins still were a vivid red. Stems were a yellowish orange and a clear red near the cap.<br /> Found in a mixed eucalyptus and tea-tree forest . Australia,Cortinarius splendida,Dermocybe splendida,Geotagged,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Splendid Red Skinhead ( Dermocybe splendida)

These mushrooms were amazing - the red colour especially on the gill surface was stunning. The caps had a dark centre but the margins still were a vivid red. Stems were a yellowish orange and a clear red near the cap.
Found in a mixed eucalyptus and tea-tree forest .

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    Wonderful colourful find. Posted 9 years ago

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The Dermocybe splendida

An orange to red Cortinariaceae family macrofunus found in southern parts of Australia and associated with eucalyptus.

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

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Uploaded Jul 24, 2016. Captured Jul 24, 2016 14:40 in 62 Duffys Rd, Narre Warren East VIC 3804, Australia.
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  • SZ-10
  • f/9.3
  • 10/300s
  • ISO100
  • 5mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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