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Slime Molds (Phylum Mycetozoa)Observer
gillibcapDescription
In soil under bench
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Netted Crust (Byssomerulius corium)Observer
dietelDescription
On Bay tree stump
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Purple-staining California Milk Cap (Lactarius californiensis)Observer
ekoberleDescription
Chaparral habitat primarily composed of:
Adenostoma fasciculatum
Salvia mellifera
Eriogonum fasciculatum
Ceanothus crassifolius
Quercus berberidifolia
& occasional Arctostaphylos sp.
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Toothed Crust (Basidioradulum radula)Observer
mike-pottsDescription
On oak at Denman Wildlife Area.
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Drumstick Truffleclub (Tolypocladium capitatum)Observer
gajohnsDescription
Under Western Hemlock in ~70year old Hemlock/Douglas Fir dominant stand. Two separate individuals about 3 feet apart. Red Alder and Spruce in vicinity.
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Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne sarcoides)Observer
mike-pottsDescription
Maybe...
On madrone, I think.
Specimens were vouchered but have nearly vanished. I'll try to get a piece under the scope soon.
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Genus HyaloscyphaObserver
mike-pottsDescription
On the underside of a fallen, dilapidated bird house at Denman Wildlife Area.
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Genus ConiophoraObserver
goldenbeetleDescription
Lots of this growing on eucalyptus and Monterey Cypress around the city right now
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Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)Observer
pulkDescription
Originally posted to Mushroom Observer on Dec. 4, 2014.
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Madrone Micro (Micromphale arbuticola)Observer
luca_hickeyDescription
On Arbutus menziesii scale bark
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Manzanita Hoof Polypore (Phellinus arctostaphyli)Observer
luca_hickeyDescription
On Adensotoma fasciculare trunk
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Earthstars (Genus Geastrum)Observer
leptoniaDescription
Or Astraeus? In muddy, marginal soil under Schinus and possibly with Eucalyptus nearby.
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Genus DialonectriaObserver
damontigheDescription
substrate = Quercus agrifolia
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Quinine Conk (Laricifomes officinalis)Observer
mgkoonsDescription
Only thing I know with this growth habit, one viable specimen left growing actively, rest seem bug eaten
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Genus ResupinatusObserver
yipkiyayDescription
On the end of a fence post on its side
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Slime Molds (Phylum Mycetozoa)Observer
kendrasveaDescription
Have been watching this in my yard, no change.
New microscopy added 1/8 - still no idea what this is.
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Higher Basidiomycetes (Subphylum Agaricomycotina)Observer
sarie_parieDescription
On dead decaying oak
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Genus MollisiaObserver
alison_pollackDescription
Tiny ascos on alder catkins. Mollisia is a guess. Dried to a pale yellow.
Specimens will be sent for sequencing.
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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
panadoraDescription
In oak duff
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Contorted Pipe Club (Macrotyphula contorta)Observer
nudge9Description
Third time I have seen this at work this month! Always on alder!
spores: light or white. images 2,3 are dry but fresh (know that's myco-sinning!!) Image 4 is in water.
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Bonnets (Genus Mycena)Observer
alan_rockefellerDescription
Growing on an old growth stump, likely Douglas fir.
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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
neil_uelmanDescription
Growing on bark of Salix lasiolepis down in riparian zone.
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Splitgill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune)Observer
leah_myceliaDescription
Growing on a dwarf juniper that I cut all the branches off of this spring because it was spreading too much. Most sources only list hardwoods for this species.
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Amphichorda felinaObserver
goldenbeetleDescription
Growing on either dog poop or the organisms growing initially on the dog poop. Organism is light and fragile, breaks easily stringy and almost brittle. Microscopy linked in comments.
photos taken multiple weeks apart, during different stages of growth.
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Wrinkled Crust (Phlebia radiata)Observer
cherubinDescription
Fruiting fungi on deadwood at Crawford Lake
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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
nudge9Description
This tiny little fungus is on alder leaves as they decompose.
.5 to 1 mm caps.
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Brittlestems (Genus Psathyrella)Observer
dannymiDescription
Photo and collection by Andrew Parker. Spores 8-11x4-6u. Collection sheet has a complete description.
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hendre17Description
Fruiting on decorticated hardwood.
Individual fruits have a central papilla(nipple) encased within a uniform depression. Zoom in to view. Did not harvest sample.
My coinciding Mushroomobserver observation below-
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Pink-capped Oak Butter Bolete (Butyriboletus querciregius)Observer
damontigheDescription
The Euclayptus associating one emerges again!
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Nut Disco (Hymenoscyphus fructigenus)Observer
lilithohlsonDescription
Added some clearer pictures from today.
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Class AgaricomycetesObserver
gnomewardboundDescription
Very tough; on shore pine
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Basidiomycete Fungi (Phylum Basidiomycota)Observer
damontigheDescription
observation for the cream colored fungus
