Thornbill wrote:Interesting, amazing colour. What is the major concern with it Davo1? Out-competing native fungi?
It's now known as an invasive weed and mycologists fear that as it increases it is displacing native fungi.
Originally from Madagascar it now shows up in many places across the world. New Zealand had it before us, it is now fairly widespread in QLD, was relatively unknown here until quite recently and now is showing up in many places across Tasmania with reasonably rapid expansion across the north and north west.
Apparently it can be spread just by coming in contact with spores, so hands, clothing and feet etc can all carry.
Putting it out there so people are aware and asking if seen if they could please log it on the site given or give details to Genevieve gates as she is now keeping records of occurrences.
If people don't have details to contact Genevieve then she can be contacted via the Tasmanian Fungi facebook page.