Chalky Dapperling

Fungi > Agarics

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chalky DapperlingScientific Name: Leucocoprinus cretaceusCategory: FungiSubcategory: AgaricsSize: Cap diameter: 1.5–3.5 in (4–9 cm); Stipe height: 2.5–4.5 in (6–12 cm)Weight: Fruiting body mass: 0.8–2.5 oz (25–70 g)Lifespan: Fruiting bodies...

Smooth Cage Fungus

Fungi > Stinkhorns & Cage Fungi

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Smooth Cage FungusScientific Name: Ileodictyon gracileCategory: FungiSubcategory: Stinkhorns & Cage FungiSize: Receptacle diameter: 2.5–5.0 in (6–13 cm); Spherical latticed structureWeight: Fruiting body mass: 1.0–2.5 oz (30–70 g)Lifespan:...

Hare’s Foot Inkcap

Fungi > Psathyrellaceae & Inky Caps

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hare’s Foot InkcapScientific Name: Coprinopsis lagopusCategory: FungiSubcategory: Psathyrellaceae & Inky CapsSize: Cap diameter: 0.8–2.0 in (2–5 cm); Stipe height: 2.5–5.0 in (6–13 cm)Weight: 0.1–0.3 oz (3–8 g)Lifespan: Fruiting body...

Lantern Stinkhorn

Fungi > Phallaceae & Stinkhorns

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lantern StinkhornScientific Name: Lysurus mokusinCategory: FungiSubcategory: Phallaceae & StinkhornsSize: Total height: 4.0–6.5 in (10–16 cm); Stem width: 0.6–1.0 in (1.5–2.5 cm); Head width: 0.8–1.4 in (2–3.5 cm)Weight: 0.8–1.8 oz (22–50...

King Tuber Mushroom

Fungi > Pleurotaceae & Oyster Mushrooms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: King Tuber MushroomScientific Name: Pleurotus tuber-regiumCategory: FungiSubcategory: Pleurotaceae & Oyster MushroomsSize: Cap diameter: 3.5–10 in (9–25 cm); Sclerotium diameter: up to 12 in (30 cm)Weight: Sclerotium mass: 2–12 lb (1–5...