


Gymnopilus purpuratus
Meaning of name:
Unknown.
Distribution:
As well as Australia, this species has been recorded in Argentina, Chile, Germany and UK.
Description:
This fungus was about 35 millimetres across and growing on dead wood.
References:
Identification courtesy of Russell Chambers.
Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gymnopilus_purpuratus
Atlas of Living Australia – https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/fungi/60095449#overview