Rugose Bracket Fungus

Fungi > Polyporales

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rugose Bracket FungusScientific Name: Amauroderma rugosumCategory: FungiSubcategory: PolyporalesSize: Cap diameter: 2.0–6.0 in (5–15 cm); Stipe height: 2.5–7.0 in (6–18 cm)Weight: 2.0–6.0 oz (50–170 g); tough, corky-woody stipitate...

Trembling Crust Fungus

Fungi > Polypores & Crust Fungi

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Trembling Crust FungusScientific Name: Phlebia tremellosaCategory: FungiSubcategory: Polypores & Crust FungiSize: Bracket width: 1.5–4.0 in (4–10 cm); Spreading crust sheets can exceed 12 in (30 cm)Weight: 1.5–4.5 oz (40–130 g) per mature...

Wrinkled Peach

Fungi > Gilled Mushrooms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Wrinkled PeachScientific Name: Rhodotus palmatusCategory: FungiSubcategory: Gilled MushroomsSize: Cap diameter: 3–8 cm (1.2–3.1 in); Stem length: 1.5–3.0 cm (0.6–1.2 in)Weight: 15–40 g (0.5–1.4 oz) per fruiting bodyLifespan: Fruiting body...

Shiitake Mushroom

Fungi > Mushrooms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Shiitake MushroomScientific Name: Lentinula edodesCategory: FungiSubcategory: MushroomsSize: Cap diameter: 2–8 in (5–20 cm); Stipe length: 1.5–3.5 in (4–9 cm)Weight: Fresh basidiocarp: 1.0–3.5 oz (30–100 g)Lifespan: Fruiting body: 7–14 days;...