Fungi of the Peninsula

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Pixies Parasol, Lawyers Wig and Jelly Tooth – welcome to the fascinating world of fungi!

Fungi play an important role in ecosystems - recycling organic matter, improving soil structure, supporting plants, and providing a food source for some of the Peninsula’s local wildlife.

We have collaborated with natural historian and environmental photographer Alison Pouliot to create a Fungi of the Mornington Peninsula Guide. The guide includes photos of over 90 types of fungi commonly found on the Peninsula.

You can help discover the Peninsula’s amazing fungi diversity by recording your finds on the citizen science app iNaturalist, where local citizen scientists have recorded over 280 species of fungi so far!

Remember to tread lightly

It’s fun to learn about fungi – but please tread lightly in bushland areas. Keep to the tracks and try not to damage or disturb fungi and other plants and wildlife when taking photos. Please don’t pick fungi for the sake of a photo.

How to use the guide:

  • Download the guide to your phone or tablet - choose from low, medium or high resolution formats.
  • Head out to your nearest bushland reserve.
  • Use the guide to help identify your fungi finds.
  • Upload your fungi photos to iNaturalist to record your sightings.

Download the guide:

Fungi of the Mornington Peninsula - Low Res(PDF, 4MB)
Fungi of the Mornington Peninsula - Med Res(PDF, 11MB)
Fungi of the Mornington Peninsula - High Res(PDF, 64MB)

This guide is for general identification and education only. People should not pick or eat wild fungi.

 

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