Armillaria sp.

A honey fungus at Wallaga Lake, NSW

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Armillaria sp. Pam 4 Jun 2020
Armillaria sp. Pam 4 Jun 2020
Unverified JoyGeorgeson 4 Jun 2020

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A fungi growing on a grassy reserve at the edge of Wallaga Lake.

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Pam
   4 Jun 2020
These are a parasitic decomposer that grow on wood and living trees, their spore print is white. They are not a problem in the wild where there is a balance with the natural vegetation communities, however they can be a problem in parks and gardens.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 4 Jun 2020 07:37 AM Recorded on
  • JoyGeorgeson Recorded by

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Species information

  • Armillaria sp. Scientific name
  • A honey fungus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1237.1m Recorded at altitude
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