The cinnabar red cap of the Australian mushroom, Dermocybe splendida is initially convex before flattening out. It retains a central umbo and often has radial ridges as shown in this photo.
The cap of Dermocybe splendida is dry but somewhat greasy especially when wet and in mature specimens the margins may be undulate.
The Gills of Dermocybe splendida are an intense orange-red, becoming brown as spores mature.
The gills are paper thin, medium spaced, sinuate when mature, with multiple lengths and smooth edges.
The fungi stem is cylindrical with a somewhat bulging base and bright yellow mycelium. It is fibrous and yellowish with orange-red bands.
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