Friends of Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve
Species Database

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

Jelly Baby Fungus


Title	Jelly Baby Fungus
Category	Fungus
Subject	other fungus
Common Name	Jelly Babies
Scientific Name	Leotia lubrica
Photographer	R Richter
Post Date	30-Jun-2010
Description	These small, unusual fungus grow to about 5cm high amongst leaf litter. They are usually olive but can range from yellow to orange in color. The stalk is similar in hue but paler to the typically undulating fruiting body.
Distribution	This species is found throughout the world in wet forests and is uncommon in Baluk Willam because it is mostly drier than its preferred habitat.
Similar Species	Other Leotia species exist with a similar structure but are not known in the reserve.
Flowering Time	may,jun,jul
Photo Date	26-Jun-2010 11:55