Fungi > Sarcoscyphaceae & Cup Fungi
The Fringed Goblet Fungus (Cookeina sulcipes), also celebrated as the ‘eyelash cup,’ is an exquisite and architecturally stunning ascomycete fungus native to the humid tropical rainforests of the world. Emerging from moss-covered deadwood like a delicate,...
Fungi > Marasmiaceae & Parachute Mushrooms
The Velvet Parachute (Marasmius elegans) is one of the most vividly colorful and charismatic agaric fungi native to the ancient eucalyptus forests of Australia. Resembling an exquisite, glowing amber umbrella sprouting from the damp woodland floor, this saprotrophic...
Fungi > Phallaceae & Stinkhorns
The Yellow Net Veiled Lady (Phallus luteus), also celebrated in mycological literature as the golden bridal veil stinkhorn, is one of the most mesmerizing, delicate, and architecturally exquisite macrofungi in the world. Emerging with astonishing speed from the rich,...
Fungi > Helotiaceae & Gelatinous Cup Fungi
The Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne sarcoides), also recognized by mushroom enthusiasts as the Jelly Drop or Flesh Cup fungus, is a striking and vibrant ascomycete fungus commonly encountered in autumn across temperate woodlands. Forming clusters of glowing amethyst and...
