Poronia ericii

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Poronia ericii is restricted to herbivore dung, and is most commonly seen on wombat, kangaroo and rabbit droppings. In Europe,a similar species, P. punctata, is common on horse dung and is often illustrated with a stem.

Field Guide to Australian Fungi B.A. Fuhrer
Reprinted by permission.

Distribution map

Map based on Fungimap records to March 2000

Last modified on 28 May 2001

Maintained by Mike McBain