Lactarius xanthogalactus
It’s been interesting to note some different species of fungi growing on the property this winter, compared to last year. We haven’t seen a single Redwood Rooter or Elfin Saddle yet this year, but instead, we seem to have a number of Lactarius species...
Fungus Fair Fun
This weekend the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz sponsored the 37th annual Fungus Fair. We missed the Fair last year, not realizing there actually was one in Santa Cruz. However, we were determined to attend this year! We didn’t really start to...
Crucibulum laeve
The fall and winter rains have pushed our planting plans off schedule in recent weeks, but with the rain…we have the return of ‘Mushroom Mondays’! Last winter I looked high and low for any evidence of this fungus, but by the time I finally...
Xylaria hypoxylon
Xylaria hypoxylon is a small club-like fungus found scattered or gregariously clustered on rotting wood. Commonly known as the Candle-snuff or Stag’s Horn fungus, Xylaria hypoxylon is found throughout North America and Europe, and may be encountered year round...
Coprinopsis lagopus
When I first encountered Coprinopsis lagopus, an Inky Cap mushroom, growing here, I wasn’t actually sure it was a mushroom at all. This is one of the most fragile appearing species of fungus, of any, I’ve seen this winter. In the past week numerous...
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