


Coprinellus truncorum
Common name: Glistening Ink Cap
Meaning of name:
Unknown.
Distribution:
It has been found in southwestern and southeastern Australia, including Tasmania.
Description:
This species grows on or around dead or dying trees and woody shrubs. It is a decomposer species of fungi. The caps are up to 50 millimetres wide.
References:
Fungi of the Perth Region and Beyond. Neale L Bougher. http://www.wanaturalists.org.au/branches-groups/fungi/fungi-books-and-resources/
Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/fungi/60095081