Friends of Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve
Species Database

This database has been compiled to showcase some of the species found in the reserve.

Blue Parasol Mushrooms


Title	Blue Parasol Mushrooms
Category	Fungus
Subject	Mycena
Common Name	Blue Pixie Parasol
Scientific Name	Mycena interrupta
Flowering Time	may,jun
Photo Date	03-Jun-2008 16:40
Photographer	R Richter
Post Date	06-Jun-2008
Description	Small fungus with a classic mushroom form and distinctive blue caps usually 10-12mm across when mature. Found predominantly on logs that have not decayed significantly and can form moderate colonies.
Distribution	Found in the wetter areas of the reserve, such as the gullies.