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