Pseudohydnum totarae
(Lloyd) J.A. Cooper 2022
Description:
This fungus has two growth forms, and recently these have been separated into two species. Pseudohydnum totarae has a well developed stipe, growing from the top of decaying wood singly or in small groups. with cap colours ranging from translucent white to dark brown
Common name: Quivering Spine Fungus,
Found: Podocarp forest
Substrate: Wood
Spore: White
Height: 10 - 50 mm
Width: 25 - 50 mm
Season: Autumn
Edible: Yes
Macro images:
Pseudohydnum totarae
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Scale= 7 mm.
 
Pseudohydnum totarae
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Scale= 7 mm.
 
Pseudohydnum totarae
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Scale= 7 mm.
 
Pseudohydnum totarae
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Scale= 7 mm.
 
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