Dermocybe splendida
An Australian Web-cap Fungi

Dermocybe splendida

 The  cinnabar red cap of the Australian mushroom, Dermocybe splendida  is initially convex  before flattening out.   It retains a central umbo and often has radial ridges as  shown in this photo. 

The cap of Dermocybe splendida is dry but somewhat greasy especially when wet and in mature specimens the margins may be undulate.

Dermocybe splendida

The Gills of Dermocybe splendida are  an intense orange-red, becoming brown as spores mature.
The gills are paper thin, medium spaced, sinuate when mature, with multiple  lengths and smooth edges.

The fungi stem  is cylindrical with a somewhat bulging base and bright yellow mycelium.   It is fibrous and yellowish with orange-red bands.

The spore print of Dermocybe splendida  is rust brown

Found:
This specimen found in open eucalyptus and Tea-tree woodland floor in late winter, EVC 45. Forrest,  Australian Otway Ranges

Dermocybe splendida is a Fungimap target species so use fungioz app to easily upload your sightings.

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