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Suillus luteus
Published on December 18, 2018
Suillus luteus, “The Slippery Jack”, is the type species for Suillus. -
Chalciporus piperatus
Published on December 18, 2018
This small bolete can be observed amongst Amanita muscaria, possibly parasitizing the mycorrhizal relationship it has with the host tree. -
Lactarius deliciosus
Published on December 18, 2018
Lactarius deliciosus is widely distributed and collected as food. -
Chroogomphus rutilus
Published on December 18, 2018
This mycorrhizal fungus commonly called “pine spike” is found underneath pine. -
Macrolepiota procera
Published on December 14, 2018
Macrolepiota procera is found throughout the United States and Europe and is edible. -
Climacodon septentrionalis
Published on December 14, 2018
Climacodon septentrionale is exciting to see because it is extremely large and in clusters on the tree bark. -
Panellus serotinus
Published on December 14, 2018
Panellus serotinus is considered a late fall oyster, growing October through December. -
Gymnopilus luteus
Published on December 12, 2018
This large saprobic mushroom is a pleasant sight growing from rotting logs in the latter days of summer during walks through hardwood forests. -
Sarcodon scabrosus
Published on December 12, 2018
This mycorrhizal fungus is often found growing among hardwoods such as oak and beech trees, and coniferous trees such as pine. -
Tuber floridanum
Published on December 11, 2018
This recently described truffle was found scattered amongst an oak-dominated forest from mid-Summer through late Fall.