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Sorry but i have no idea about that Archaea, but im sure there are more than a few people living in the good ol US of A competent enough to id a trichocereus pachanoi. Personally, I didnt think it looked like a pachanoi at first glance, but then again i dont know a hell of alot(yet). It is an awsome cactus regardless.

Apparently the Trich. was properly identified as a Pachanoi. There was alot of disscusion on the forum about wether or not it was a pachanoi, so a piece was sent of and id'd. The cactus was grown in L.A. California.

I dont think anyone should worry about catching hep c through the use of a pipe, cigarette, bottle or a glass. A good friend of mine that i have known for over ten years has hep c and in those years i have shared all of the above with him. Many counselors and other health professionals have told me that bongs are a the best way(other than iv) to catch hepatitis. I have also heard many different opinions on how the different strains are contracted, and more often than not they are different eg. Only a male can pass hep b during sex. hep c is only contractable through sex. Females are carriers of hep b not infectors. and so on. I have heard so many stories about hep its not funny. all i know is this, I have shared bongs,joints,cigarettes,glasses and drink bottles with a friend who has hepc for over ten years. My last blood test was nearly five months ago(i have one yearly) and it was clean, so if i was gonna get hep from using the same implements as my friend i dare to say i would have it by now.

The panaeolus listed that is apparently active and found in Victoria, looks to be closer to Canberra judging by the map. I have seen heaps of panaeolus where i live, although i have never taken the time to have a GOOD look at them, i think this season i will.

yeah, i agree, they look like some sort of psathyrella

Macrolepiota rachodes perhaps?

Thanks heaps everyone. The tag on the pot named it as bluey cereus, not much help really, then again i rarely see a tag that is.

Just wondering if any of you cactophiles could identify this little baby for me.

Yeah there is plenty, I guess once someone finds them they keep it to themselves. If you are ever in the Beechworth/Wodonga area PM me and i will see what i can do.

On the last pick of the season, well, the last time myself and fellow gatherer picked. We got just over 2.3kg dried. We still have a few left, and i hope to make these last until next spring(that wont happen). I have been asked for directions to this spot, which is on public land, many many times. Its hard to give directions with a mouthfull of mushrooms.

The best edible imo is Lactarius Deliciosus, although the Morchella sp. comes in a close second. I am fortunate enough to have acsess to an enourmous quantity of morels when in season.