Deer Mushroom

Fungi > Mushrooms

The Deer Mushroom (Pluteus cervinus), also known as the Deer Shield, is a widespread, common, and ecologically foundational basidiomycete fungus found throughout the forested regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Named both for its warm, deer-like brownish-grey cap and...

False Chanterelle

Fungi > Mushrooms

The False Chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) is a common and widely distributed basidiomycete fungus found throughout northern temperate forests. Named for its superficial resemblance to the prized edible Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius), it often...

Ugly Milkcap

Fungi > Mushrooms

The Ugly Milkcap (Lactarius turpis), despite its unflattering common name, is an ecologically magnificent and fascinating ectomycorrhizal mushroom native to northern birch woodlands. Characterized by a massive, slimy, dark olive-brown to soot-black cap with a...

Weeping Bolete

Fungi > Mushrooms

The Weeping Bolete (Suillus granulatus), also known as the Granulated Bolete, is a widespread, attractive pore mushroom native to pine woodlands across the Northern Hemisphere. Instantly recognizable by its rich chestnut to golden-orange slimy cap and its unique habit...

Violet-toothed Polypore

Fungi > Polypores & Bracket Fungi

The Violet-toothed Polypore (Trichaptum biforme), also celebrated as the Purple Tooth Polypore, is a mesmerizing, jewel-toned bracket fungus widespread across temperate hardwood forests of North America. Renowned for its breathtaking lilac to royal-purple growing...