Crested Coral Fungus

Fungi > Coral Fungi

The Crested Coral Fungus (Clavulina coralloides), historically known as Clavulina cristata, is an exquisite, sculptural forest fungus that transforms autumn woodland floors into magical miniature coral reefs. Resembling delicate branching antlers of bleached marine...

Orange Jelly Spot

Fungi > Jelly Fungi

The Orange Jelly Spot (Dacrymyces chrysospermus), historically known as Orange Jelly or the Golden Jelly Fungus, is a vibrant, gelatinous basidiomycete that adorns rotting conifer logs with brilliant glowing nuggets of translucent orange jelly. Renowned for its...

Hairy Curtain Crust

Fungi > Bracket & Crust Fungi

The Hairy Curtain Crust (Stereum hirsutum), also celebrated as the False Turkey Tail, is a common, strikingly vibrant crust fungus native to deciduous woodlands worldwide. Forming undulating, overlapping tiers of leathery shelves along dead hardwood branches and oak...

Russet Toughshank

Fungi > Agarics & Gilled Mushrooms

The Russet Toughshank (Gymnopus dryophilus), also celebrated traditionally as the Oak-loving Collybia, is one of the most prolific and ecologically indispensable forest-floor decomposers across the temperate woodlands of the Northern Hemisphere. Emerging in large...

American Matsutake

Fungi > Agarics & Gilled Mushrooms

The American Matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare), celebrated in Japanese cuisine as the White Matsutake, is one of the most highly prized and aromatic wild gourmet mushrooms on planet Earth. Emerging from deep needle duff in the Pacific Northwest conifer forests, this...