Giant Bolete Fungus or Salmon Gum Mushroom (in WA)

Member - John and Val — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:37:00 GMT

This is possibly Australia's largest fungus. It forms a mycorrhizal association with eucalypts, growing singly or in groups, after rain. Widespread and common. Cap to more than 60 cm across, opening until it is almost flat, yellowish-brown. Pores underneath cap are deep, orangey-greenish yellow, becoming brown on ageing. Stem fat, bulging near base, dingy yellow-brown.
Family: Boletales Genus: Phlebopus Species: marginatus Main Flower Colour: Other

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Giant Bolete Fungus or Salmon Gum Mushroom (in WA)