Species with an Australasian - South American distribution
A significant number of fungi found in Australian, while neither cosmopolitan nor pantropical, still show a wide distribution - being also found in South America, Asia or Africa. In some cases this reflects a Gondwanan origin, while in others a ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Tremella mesenterica Retz. ex Fr.
Description and distribution map for Tremella mesenterica in Australia. Tremella mesenterica grows mainly on dead wood and occasionally living trees, mainly Banksia species. The convoluted form is distinctive, with colour ranging from yellow to ... [... more]
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Anthurus archeri (Berk.) Fischer
Description and distribution map for Anthurus archeri in Australia. This distinctive red fungus is most often found in alpine and sub alpine areas, and occasionally in garden beds mulched with wood shavings or chips. When mature, it gives off a ... [... more]
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Amanita phalloides (Vaill. : Fr.)Link Handbuch 3: 272 (1833)
Description and distribution map for Amanita phalloides in Australia. Amanita phalloides is an introduced agaric found under oak, and is ; cap greenish; stem white with ring initially and ample volva (cup at base). RARE. [... more]
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Vibrissea dura
Description and distribution map for Vibrissea dura in Australia. Club fungus to 30 mm high, with small (to 7 mm diam.) convex, brown or yellowish heads on pale stalks; slimy when fresh. On wood, in wet areas. RARE. Compare Chlorovibrissea, which ... [... more]
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Dermocybe splendida
Description and distribution map for Dermocybe splendida in Australia. Dermocybe splendida. Robust agaric with intense orange-red gills; stipe yellow below, with yellow mycelium, orange-red above; cap red to brown; spore print brown. Up to 55mm ... [... more]
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Cymatoderma elegans
Description and distribution map for Cymatoderma elegans in Australia. Cymatoderma elegans, large thelophore on wood, with funnel-shaped fruit body on short stalk; underside grey with shallow ridges. Australian collections are var. ... [... more]
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Helvella villosa Dissing and Nannf. Rifai (1968)
Description and distribution map for Helvella villosa in Australia. Helvella villosa. Club fungus with grey brown disc to 25 mm diam., on long stem (to 50 mm diam.); outer surface of disc and stem hairy. On ground. RARE. Compare Plectania ... [... more]
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Geastrum fornicatum
Description and distribution map for Geastrum fornicatum in Australia. Geastrum fornicatum (= G. fenestriatum) is a puffball of the earthstar type, with mycelial layer forming a basal cup, to which are attached the tips of the 4-5 rays; these ... [... more]
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Herbed lamb salad
Lamb backstraps are also known as lamb loin. For best results, turn the meat over halfway during baking for more even heat distribution. When the meat is cooked, remove from the oven and wrap completely in foil. Stand for 10 minutes before ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Eucalypts - Evolution and Distribution
Eucalypts dominate most landscapes within Australia. The only landscape they are completely absent from are the highest alpine sites, where conditions are too severe for their survival. What are the characteristics of sclerophyll forests in ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Family Hylicidae
The Hylicidae are a small group of large tropical leafhoppers (10-17mm) related to the more widespread Horned Treehoppers (Family Membracidae). The hylicids are mainly SE Asian in distribution with a few species extending to Africa. There are no ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
