Schizophyllum commune

Split Gill Fungus at Copmanhurst, NSW

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Identification history

Schizophyllum commune	28 Feb 2025	Heinol
Schizophyllum commune	22 Feb 2025	Teresa
Unverified	16 Feb 2025	MazzV

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Found on a dead branch where lots of lantana had been recently cleared. Reminded me of oyster mushrooms, but not sure if it is a fungus or should be called a mushroom. Last photo shows context, and preceding that there are 2 of the tops and 2 of the gills underneath.

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Location information

Places Copmanhurst, NSW

Sighting information

3 Abundance
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MazzV NatureMapr New South Wales North Coast Furry, white or greyish upper surfaces Caps, gills below, no stem & usually on wood [stemless mushrooms & the like] Fungi

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Schizophyllum commune Scientific name
Split Gill Fungus Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 949.4m Recorded at altitude
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