The Biota of the Gordon Natural Area - Fungi
Macrofungi at the GNA
A good deal of mycological investigation has taken place at the GNA. In 2009, undergrad Lauryn Levy, under the supervision of Dr. Greg Turner, conducted a survey of the GNA macrofungi, in which she noted 21 species of fungi (and one slime mold). For the next eight years, no mycological work appears to have taken place at the GNA, other than occasional photographing of fungi by then GNA Stewardship Manager Gerry Hertel and GNA Student Intern William Ricci.
Beginning in late 2017, GNA Student Intern Alexandra Hodowanec and GNA Stewardship Manager Nur Ritter began photographing and documenting the fungi (and slime molds) at the Gordon. This work has continued since that time with other student interns who have surveyed, identified, and catalogued the GNA’s fungi. Student Interns Paige Vermeulen, Maribeth Beatty, and Ariana Rivellini have all been at the forefront of this work.
To date, 378 species of fungi, in 240 Genera, 109 Families, and 33 Orders have been noted at the GNA. As with the bryophytes and lichens, there are numerous photos of unidentified fungi awaiting determination. And, one important thing to note is that macrofungi (i.e., the ‘visible’ fungi) represent only a tiny portion of an ecosystem's fungi, with mycorrhizal fungi representing the majority of the ecosystem's fungal component.
The species are organized in three Phyla: Ascomycetes (92 species); Basidiomycetes (282 species); and, Zygomycetes (4 species). For the Basidiomycetes, the best-represented families are the Polyporaceae (26 species) and Meruliaceae (15 species). The most speciose Ascomycete Families are the Xylariaceae (10 species), and the Hypocreaceae (8 species). Although we haven't collected any abundance data, it appears to us that the most commonly encountered and abundant species are Trichaptum biforme (Violet-toothed Polypore), Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail), Stereum ostrea (False Turkey Tail), and Stereum complicatum (Crowded Parchment).
The actual number of species of fungi at the Gordon is assumed to be significantly higher than the 378 species currently known for the GNA and could easily be two to three times that number. What can be said is that when one of us goes out looking for fungi, they frequently encounter at least one 'new' species (i.e., one that hadn't previously been noted in the GNA). For example, of the 181 species of fungi noted in the GNA during 2020, approximately one-fifth (41 species; 22.7%) constituted first records for the Gordon.
Below, is a list of the species that have been observed at the GNA. PLEASE NOTE: The greatest part of these species identifications has been by amateurs (i.e., lovers of fungi who, in some cases, have little or no training in mycology). Hence, you should not consider these images to be a reliable source for identification. Many fungi are poisonous and you should not collect or eat any mushrooms without being absolutely certain of their identity!
You can explore the fungi checklist below, or you can access a pdf copy of the checklist.
Ascomycota Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By:
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
49370006 (Observed: 6/12/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hypocreales Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
45104982 (Observed: 2/15/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Leotiomycota Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2019
Identified By: James K. Mictchell (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
43079642 (Observed: 11/1/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Orbiliomycota Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2019
Identified By: imasongster (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
36346907 (Observed: 10/5/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Pezizomycotina Indet. #1. (Operculate Ascomycetes)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Notes
Common Name: Operculate Ascomycetes
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
49369012 (Observed: 6/12/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Pezizomycotina Indet. #2. (Operculate Ascomycetes)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Notes
Common Name: Operculate Ascomycetes
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
56972746 (Observed: 8/17/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Pezizomycotina Indet. #3. (Operculate Ascomycetes)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Notes
Common Name: Operculate Ascomycetes
Years Noted: 2018; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
63815589 (Observed: 10/24/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Sordariomycetes Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2020
Identified By: James K. Mictchell (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
To date, a single occurrence known for the GNA. Growing on the broken top of a small Box Elder (Acer negundo).
iNaturalist Observations:
41901469 (Observed: 4/10/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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cf. Arachnopeziza aurelia (Spider Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Arachnopezizaceae
Notes
Common Name: Spider Cup
Synonyms: Peziza aurelia
Years Noted: 2019; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
A tentative identification that needs microscopy for verification.
Note: The common name 'Spider Cup' was assigned to this species by GNA staff.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 356).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Ascobolus Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Ascobolaceae
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
A diminutive coprophilous species (i.e., one that colonizes feces).
To date, only a single occurrence has been noted in the GNA: this was growing on the same White-tailed Deer scat that Dung Cannon (Pilobolus crystallinus) was noted on.
iNaturalist Observations:
98120964 (Observed: 10/13/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hydropisphaera peziza (Yellow Spot)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Bionectriaceae
Notes
Common Name: Yellow Spot
Synonyms: Nectria peziza
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
348277881 (Observed: 4/2/2026)
41365983 (Observed: 10/9/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 334*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Nectriopsis rexiana (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Bionectriaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Verticillium rexianum
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
A myxomyceticolous fungus: i.e., a species that parasitizes slime molds (myxomycetes). Shown growing on Cribraria Indet.
iNaturalist Observations:
40253334 (Observed: 7/10/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Stilbocrea gracilipes (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Bionectriaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Nectria gracilipes
Years Noted: 2019-2022; 2025
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
41064680 (Observed: 7/10/2019)
141991508 (Observed: 11/10/2022)
102305318 (Observed: 11/30/2021)
61515736 (Observed: 10/2/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Camarops petersii (Dogs Nose Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Boliniaceae
Notes
Common Name: Dog's Nose Fungus
Synonyms: Hypoxylon petersii; Peridoxylon petersii
Years Noted: 2019-2020
Identified By: Chase Mayers
First Noted By: Ariana Rivellini
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
To date, a single population noted in the GNA. Growing on a highly-decayed fallen tree.
iNaturalist Observations:
40131513 (Observed: 7/19/2019)
55865310 (Observed: 8/8/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 361).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 287*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 108).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 130).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Caloscypha fulgens (Snowbank Orange Peel Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Caloscyphaceae
Notes
Common Names: Snowbank Orange Peel Fungus; Blue-Staining Cup; Dazzling Cup; Golden Cup: UK
Synonyms: Pseudoplectania fulgens
Years Noted: 2019-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty;
Comments:
To date, just a few individuals noted in the GNA, growing alongside a fallen log. CHANGE THIS
iNaturalist Observations:
43101747 (Observed: 4/19/2020)
41188415 (Observed: 4/19/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 55).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 30*;338*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 133).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Scorias spongiosa (Beech Aphid Poop-eater)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Capnodiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Beech Aphid Poop-eater
Years Noted: 2018-2020; 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen; Stephanie Bernasconi
Comments:
This mold utilizes the honeydew droppings of beech blight aphids; thus, the honeydew eater is commonly found below aphid colonies and on American Beech trees and plant matter. The mold is white but darkens to brown and black after months as it generates ascopores. (A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas, pg.285)
iNaturalist Observations:
18449861 (Observed: 11/17/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 285).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 439).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Chlorociboria aeruginascens (Blue-green Wood Stain)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Chlorociboriaceae
Notes
Common Names: Blue-green Wood Stain; Green Wood Cup; Blue-stain Fungus
Synonyms: Chlorosplenium aeruginascens
Years Noted: 2018-2019; 2021-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Kathryn Krueger; Mackenzie Rose; Mycah Choby; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Fairly common in the Gordon, with stained wood encountered much more frequently than are the cups.
iNaturalist Observations:
330376350 (Observed: 12/10/2025)
146976039 (Observed: 1/20/2023)
131887849 (Observed: 8/18/2022)
108193335 (Observed: 3/8/2022)
100932641 (Observed: 11/3/2021)
69999645 (Observed: 9/10/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 244*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 54).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 339).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 367).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 53).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 361).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 459).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 422).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Chlorociboria aeruginosa (Turquoise Elfcup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Chlorociboriaceae
Notes
Common Name: Turquoise Elfcup
Synonyms: Chlorosplenium aeruginosum
Year Noted: 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Similar to Chlorociboria aeruginascens but this species, "has a more consistently round cup and central stalk but can by identified with certainty only by the larger spores, 8-15 x 2-4 um." (Bessette et al. 2018, p. 339).
iNaturalist Observations:
379453964 (Observed: 7/8/2026)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 339*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 422*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
Chlorosplenium chlora (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Chlorospleniaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2017-2019; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Dermateaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
330467386 (Observed: 2/15/2019)
101468609 (Observed: 11/17/2021)
100171569 (Observed: 11/3/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 368).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Marrone, T. and W. E. Sturgeon (2016). Mushrooms of the Northeast: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms. Cambridge, MN, Adventure Publications (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Metarhizium Indet. #1. (Green Muscardine Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Clavicipitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Green Muscardine Fungus
Years Noted: 2020; 2023
Identified By: John Plischke (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: David Kramer;
Comments:
A single 'occurrence' noted: on a Reddish-brown Stag Beetle (Lucanus capreolus).
iNaturalist Observations:
192092865 (Observed: 11/17/2023)
55826104 (Observed: 8/8/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Akanthomyces tuberculatus (Dwarf Caterpillarclub)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Cordycipitaceae
Notes
Common Names: Dwarf Caterpillarclub; Perithecial Moth Cordyceps
Synonyms: Cordyceps tuberculata
Years Noted: 2018-2019; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Alden Ritchey; Ariana Rivellini; Jebadiah Hickman; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
39922281 (Observed: 2/28/2018)
39922833 (Observed: 11/30/2018)
98812926 (Observed: 10/20/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 279-280).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 35).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Beauveria Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Cordycipitaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2018; 2023
Identified By: phillbobaggins (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Jonathan Blithe;
iNaturalist Observations:
168521733 (Observed: 6/20/2023)
39922511 (Observed: 7/27/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Gibellula arachnophila (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Cordycipitaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Isaria arachnophila
Years Noted: 2020-2021
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
103157508 (Observed: 12/15/2021)
60011598 (Observed: 9/18/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Lecanicillium fungicola (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Cordycipitaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Verticillium fungicola
Year Noted: 2017
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
39926877 (Observed: 11/10/2017)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Diatrype disciformis (Beech Barkspot)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Diatrypaceae
Notes
Common Name: Beech Barkspot
Synonyms: Hypoxylon disciforme; Sphaeria disciformis
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
47676381 (Observed: 5/28/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Diatrype stigma (Common Tarcrust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Diatrypaceae
Notes
Common Name: Common Tarcrust
Synonyms: Hypoxylon stigma; Sphaeria decorticata; Sphaeria stigma
Years Noted: 2017-2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long;
iNaturalist Observations:
110840226 (Observed: 3/29/2022)
49753304 (Observed: 6/15/2020)
87293065 (Observed: 3/26/2021)
65956232 (Observed: 11/24/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 524).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 362).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 295).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Erysiphaceae Indet. #1. (Powdery Mildews)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Erysiphaceae
Notes
Common Name: Powdery Mildews
Year Noted: 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Jonathan Blithe
iNaturalist Observations:
163690912 (Observed: 5/25/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Ascocoryne sarcoides (Purple Jelly Drops)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Gelatinodiscaceae
Notes
Common Names: Purple Jelly Drops; Purple Jellydisc
Synonyms: Coryne sarcoides; Lichen sarcoides
Years Noted: 2017-2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec; Ariana Rivellini; Stephanie Bernasconi
Comments:
Ascocoryne sarcoides represents the teleomorphic (i.e., sexual) phase of this fungus; Coryne sarcoides is the anamorphic (i.e., asexual) phase.
iNaturalist Observations:
139555445 (Observed: 10/21/2022)
18449477 (Observed: 11/17/2018)
102182099 (Observed: 11/29/2021)
61905239 (Observed: 10/6/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 56).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 338*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 357*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 362*).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 362*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 362).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 403).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Trichoglossum hirsutum (Velvety Earth Tongue)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Geoglossaceae
Notes
Common Names: Velvety Earth Tongue; Velvety Black Earth Tongue; Hairy Earth Tongue: UK
Synonyms: Geoglossum hirsutum
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty
iNaturalist Observations:
15517404 (Observed: 8/16/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 214).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 69).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 79).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 357).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 373).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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cf. Biscogniauxia repanda (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Graphostromataceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Nummularia repanda
Year Noted: 2017
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Xylariaceae.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 286*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Biscogniauxia atropunctata (Hypoxylon Canker)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Graphostromataceae
Notes
Common Name: Hypoxylon Canker
Synonyms: Diatrype atropunctata; Hypoxylon atropunctatum; Sphaeria atropunctata
Years Noted: 2017-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger; Noah Long;
Comments:
A white-rot fungus that is saprobic on the deadwood of oaks and other hardwood species (mushroomexpert.com).
iNaturalist Observations:
270482135 (Observed: 4/14/2025)
108195533 (Observed: 3/8/2022)
41187785 (Observed: 4/10/2019)
47678023 (Observed: 5/28/2020)
96932734 (Observed: 10/1/2021)
66307373 (Observed: 12/8/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Biscogniauxia marginata (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Graphostromataceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Sphaeria marginata
Year Noted: 2022
Identified By: Garrett Taylor (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
140252523 (Observed: 10/27/2022)
105978426 (Observed: 2/1/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hymenoscyphus cf. calyculus (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Helotiaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Hymenoscyphus virgultorum
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 386).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hymenoscyphus fructigenus (Acorn Cup Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Helotiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Acorn Cup Fungus; Nut Disco
Synonyms: Ciboria fructigena; Helotium fructigenum; Helotium virgultorum var. fructigenum; Peziza fructigena; Phialea fructigena
Years Noted: 2018-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
102297962 (Observed: 11/30/2021)
39889583 (Observed: 9/27/2018)
39924676 (Observed: 10/2/2019)
61516668 (Observed: 10/2/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 66).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 385).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 57).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hymenoscyphus Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Helotiaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
98135139 (Observed: 10/13/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Tatraea macrospora (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Helotiaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2018; 2021; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
39893038 (Observed: 8/1/2018)
91774351 (Observed: 8/19/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 413).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 67).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 361*).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Helvella crispa (Fluted White Helvella)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Helvellaceae
Notes
Common Names: Fluted White Helvella; White Elfin Saddle; White Saddle
Synonyms: Costapeda crispa
Years Noted: 2018-2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
69834135 (Observed: 5/30/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 527*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 75).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 349).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 160).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 202).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 333).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Helvella lacunosa (Elfin Saddle)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Helvellaceae
Notes
Common Name: Elfin Saddle
Synonyms: Helvella sulcata
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
69834328 (Observed: 10/9/2018)
69829607 (Observed: 9/14/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 527*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 473).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 171*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 204).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Helvella macropus (Long-stalked Gray Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Helvellaceae
Notes
Common Names: Long-stalked Gray Cup; Felt Saddle Fungus
Synonyms: Paxina hispida; Peziza macropus
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
40138130 (Observed: 11/9/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 528).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 77).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 350).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 166).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 45).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 203).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 335).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 424).
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Chlorencoelia cf. versiformis (Olive-brown Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hemiphacidiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Olive-brown Cup; Flea's Ear: UK
Synonyms: Chlorociboria versiformis; Chlorosplenium versiforme; Midotis versiformis; Peziza versiformis
Years Noted: 2018-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini
Comments:
A tentative identification that needs microscopy for verification.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 54).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 492).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 366).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 52).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 421).
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Holwaya mucida (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Holwayaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2018-2020
Identified By: Jonathan Mack M.
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long;
iNaturalist Observations:
40670333 (Observed: 3/24/2020)
61443876 (Observed: 10/1/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 425).
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cf. Sphaerostilbella aurifila (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypocreaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2017
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
69949488 (Observed: 8/8/2017)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hypocrea gelatinosa (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypocreaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Creopus gelatinosus; Sphaeria gelatinosa
Years Noted: 2018-2020; 2022-2023; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Trichoderma gelatinosum is the anamorph (i.e., the sexual form); Hypocrea gelatinosa—which is more commonly encountered in the literature—is the teleomorph (i.e., the asexual form).
iNaturalist Observations:
330365955 (Observed: 12/11/2025)
173787879 (Observed: 7/17/2023)
137671030 (Observed: 10/5/2022)
39923222 (Observed: 10/4/2019)
56781118 (Observed: 8/17/2020)
63817647 (Observed: 10/23/2020)
71309703 (Observed: 6/22/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 84).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 363).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 371).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hypomyces aurantius (Orange Polypore Mold)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypocreaceae
Notes
Common Name: Orange Polypore Mold
Synonyms: Sphaeria aurantia
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 315).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hypomyces cervinigenus (Helvella Eater)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypocreaceae
Notes
Common Name: Helvella Eater
Years Noted: 2019; 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty;
Comments:
A mycoparasite. Note: the common name was assigned by GNA staff.
iNaturalist Observations:
119722598 (Observed: 5/31/2022)
69834078 (Observed: 5/30/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hypomyces chrysospermus (Bolete Mold)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypocreaceae
Notes
Common Names: Bolete Mold; Golden Hypomyces
Years Noted: 2018; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long;
iNaturalist Observations:
87613420 (Observed: 7/18/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 83).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 370).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 319).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 100).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 371).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 379).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hypomyces papulasporae (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypocreaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2018
Identified By: John Plischke (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Observed infecting an Earth Tongue (Trichoglossum sp. See: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/93051306.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Trichoderma flavipes (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypocreaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2020
Identified By: Jonathan Mack M. (Facebook Ascomycete Group)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
61166406 (Observed: 9/28/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Trichoderma sulphureum (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypocreaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Hypocrea sulphurea
Years Noted: 2017; 2020-2023; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Jessica Greulich;
Comments:
A mycoparasitic species that parasitizes Black Jelly Roll Fungus (Exidia glandulosa) and also (presumably) a saprophyte.
iNaturalist Observations:
322823850 (Observed: 10/24/2025)
130283473 (Observed: 8/10/2022)
61513794 (Observed: 10/2/2020)
99482303 (Observed: 10/26/2021)
94212474 (Observed: 9/2/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Trichoderma viride (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypocreaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Trichoderma lignorum
Years Noted: 2017; 2019-2022; 2024-2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger; Paige Vermeulen; Rachel Resuta
iNaturalist Observations:
307489627 (Observed: 8/18/2025)
237086987 (Observed: 8/20/2024)
127263590 (Observed: 7/21/2022)
102305873 (Observed: 11/30/2021)
39925317 (Observed: 9/24/2019)
52519202 (Observed: 7/9/2020)
61166097 (Observed: 9/28/2020)
63815666 (Observed: 10/24/2020)
77680621 (Observed: 5/6/2021)
66302215 (Observed: 12/8/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 314*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Daldinia concentrica (Carbon Balls)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypoxylaceae
Notes
Common Names: Carbon Balls; King Alfred's Cakes; Cramp Balls
Synonyms: Hypoxylon concentricum; Sphaeria concentrica
Years Noted: 2017-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Xylariaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
42279928 (Observed: 4/15/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 79).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 361).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 293).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 109).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 374).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 393).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hypoxylon cf. ferrugineum (Rusty Woodwart)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypoxylaceae
Notes
Common Name: Rusty Woodwart
Synonyms: Hypoxylon rubiginosum var. ferrugineum
Years Noted: 2017-2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Xylariaceae.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 331*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Hypoxylon fragiforme (Beech Woodwart)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypoxylaceae
Notes
Common Names: Beech Woodwart; Red Cushion Hypoxylon
Synonyms: Hypoxylon coccineum; Sphaeria fragiformis
Years Noted: 2017; 2020; 2022; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Very common at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
379458993 (Observed: 7/8/2026)
329102798 (Observed: 12/1/2025)
107763181 (Observed: 3/1/2022)
56473654 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 563).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 78).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 330*; 331*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 52).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 374).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 394).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 618).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Hypoxylon howeanum (Harlequin Woodwart)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Hypoxylaceae
Notes
Common Name: Harlequin Woodwart
Years Noted: 2018; 2020; 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Note: the common name was assigned by GNA staff.
iNaturalist Observations:
49878915 (Observed: 6/16/2020)
50586574 (Observed: 6/22/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 330).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Periconia cookei (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Incertae sedis
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
62190308 (Observed: 10/8/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Lachnum virgineum (Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Lachnaceae
Notes
Common Name: Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup
Synonyms: Dasyscyphus virgineus; Dasyscyphus virgineus
Years Noted: 2019-2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger; Miranda Davies; Noah Long;
Comments:
A single occurrence noted at the GNA, but this species is easily missed.
iNaturalist Observations:
146335026 (Observed: 1/10/2023)
146334570 (Observed: 1/10/2023)
141004885 (Observed: 11/3/2022)
131882969 (Observed: 5/6/2022)
119768612 (Observed: 6/1/2022)
83040722 (Observed: 6/10/2021)
83126934 (Observed: 6/14/2021)
40137654 (Observed: 6/14/2019)
71308773 (Observed: 11/19/2019)
71308595 (Observed: 3/9/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 58).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 58*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 361).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 375).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Lasiosphaeria ovina (Woolly Woodwart)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Lasiosphaeriaceae
Notes
Common Name: Woolly Woodwart
Synonyms: Sphaeria ovina
Years Noted: 2020; 2022; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Mackenzie Rose; Miranda Davies;
iNaturalist Observations:
322590065 (Observed: 10/23/2025)
145772394 (Observed: 12/20/2022)
40999228 (Observed: 3/29/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Lasiosphaeriaceae Indet.
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Lasiosphaeriaceae
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
45079017 (Observed: 5/23/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Ruzenia spermoides (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Lasiosphaeriaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Lasiosphaeria spermoides; Sphaeria spermoides
Years Noted: 2018; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
39805580 (Observed: 11/30/2018)
61202928 (Observed: 9/28/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Leotia lubrica (Jelly Babies)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Leotiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Jelly Babies
Years Noted: 2018-2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 67).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 355).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 74).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 257).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 364).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 146).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 439).
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Microglossum rufum (Orange Earth Tongue)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Leotiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Orange Earth Tongue; Yellow Earth Tongue
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
39852443 (Observed: 9/20/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 549).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 68).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 356).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 427).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 75).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 358).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 375).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 413).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Microglossum viride (Green Earth Tongue)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Leotiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Green Earth Tongue
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
42280600 (Observed: 10/5/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 214*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 425*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Melogramma gyrosum (Orange Hobnail Canker)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Melogrammataceae
Notes
Common Name: Orange Hobnail Canker
Synonyms: Endothia gyrosa; Sphaeria gyrosa
Years Noted: 2017; 2021-2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Seemingly, this species is rarely noted. At the GNA, known from a single dead tree.
iNaturalist Observations:
378770615 (Observed: 3/1/2022)
234370130 (Observed: 8/7/2024)
159503425 (Observed: 5/2/2023)
68069273 (Observed: 1/14/2021)
71297055 (Observed: 2/26/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Parascedosporium putredinis (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Microascaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Graphium putredinis
Years Noted: 2019-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
To date, a single occurrence known for the GNA. Growing on a Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) fruit.
Note: the identification is tentative, as it is based solely on morphologic characters (no microscopic work has been undertaken).
iNaturalist Observations:
42464438 (Observed: 6/3/2019)
49868644 (Observed: 6/16/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Mollisia cf. cinerea (Common Gray Disco)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Mollisiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Common Gray Disco
Synonyms: Peziza cinerea
Years Noted: 2017-2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Maribeth Beatty; Miranda Davies; Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 399).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Morchella esculenta (Yellow Morel)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Morchellaceae
Notes
Common Name: Yellow Morel
Years Noted: 2007; 2017-2020; 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Lauren Levy
Also Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec; Gerry Hertel; Greg Turner; Kathryn Krueger; Maribeth Beatty; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Tug DeLuce
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 232).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 522).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 72).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 190*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 327).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 286).
Marrone, T. and W. E. Sturgeon (2016). Mushrooms of the Northeast: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms. Cambridge, MN, Adventure Publications (p. 25).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Morchella punctipes (Half-free Morel)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Morchellaceae
Notes
Common Name: Half-free Morel
Years Noted: 2020; 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger;
Comments:
To date, only known in the GNA from two observations.
iNaturalist Observations:
112071219 (Observed: 4/19/2022)
42258897 (Observed: 4/15/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 352).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 189).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 49).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 280).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 447*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Mycosphaerellaceae Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Mycosphaerellaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Noted a single time at the GNA: growing on a Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) leaf.
iNaturalist Observations:
58994693 (Observed: 9/8/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Ramularia rubella (Red Dock Spot)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Mycosphaerellaceae
Notes
Common Names: Red Dock Spot; Ramularia Leaf Spot
Synonyms: Ovularia obliqua
Year Noted: 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
121910361 (Observed: 6/15/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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cf. Neonectria coccinea (Beech Rust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Nectriaceae
Notes
Common Name: Beech Rust
Synonyms: Nectria coccinea; Sphaeria coccinea
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
A tentative identification that needs more work for verification.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 334*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Dialonectria episphaeria (Nectrie des Sphaeria: France)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Nectriaceae
Notes
Common Name: Nectrie des Sphaeria: France
Synonyms: Cosmospora episphaeria; Fusarium episphaeria; Nectria episphaeria; Sphaeria episphaeria
Years Noted: 2017-2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Fusicolla merismoides (Deer Vomit)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Nectriaceae
Notes
Common Names: Deer Vomit; Tree Slime Fungus
Years Noted: 2023-2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
330459146 (Observed: 3/30/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Nectria cinnabarina (Coral Spot Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Nectriaceae
Notes
Common Name: Coral Spot Fungus
Synonyms: Sphaeria cinnabarina
Years Noted: 2019; 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Miranda Davies;
iNaturalist Observations:
148909472 (Observed: 2/16/2023)
42789751 (Observed: 12/23/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 82).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 334).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Nitschkia Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Nitschkiaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2021
Identified By:
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
106862756 (Observed: 1/8/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Ophiocordyceps Indet. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Ophiocordycipitaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2019
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Ariana Rivellini
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Entomopathogenic species; a single 'occurrence' noted on an unidentified insect.
iNaturalist Observations:
39926648 (Observed: 10/11/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Polycephalomyces tomentosus (Slime Mold Fairy Pin)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Ophiocordycipitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Slime Mold Fairy Pin
Synonyms: Blistum tomentosum
Years Noted: 2017-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Note: The common name was assigned by GNA Staff.
iNaturalist Observations:
192636167 (Observed: 12/15/2020)
56782658 (Observed: 8/17/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 106).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Tolypocladium ophioglossoides (Goldenthread Cordyceps)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Ophiocordycipitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Goldenthread Cordyceps
Synonyms: Cordyceps ophioglossoides
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
39891315 (Observed: 8/21/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 81).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 368).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 107).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 170).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 683).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 385).
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Ophiostoma Indet. #1. (Dutch Elm Disease)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Ophiostomataceae
Notes
Common Name: Dutch Elm Disease
Year Noted: 2020
Identified By: E. Johannesen
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Growing on a small, decaying branch on the forest floor.
As noted by Alisha Millican regarding the iNaturalist specimen: "This could be either O. ulmi or O. novo-ulmi, or even a hybrid of the two. See here.
iNaturalist Observations:
39177432 (Observed: 2/24/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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cf. Orbilia xanthostigma (Delicate Glasscup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Orbiliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Delicate Glasscup
Synonyms: Orbilia delicatula
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
The identification of this species is uncertain and needs microscopy work for a definitive id. Note: the common name was assigned by GNA staff.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 435*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Orbilia Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Orbiliaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
45102772 (Observed: 8/7/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Chromelosporiopsis coerulescens (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pezizaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Chromelosporium coerulescens
Year Noted: 2021
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Noah Long
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Is found growing on rotten wood and on mosses in forests (MycoQuébec).
iNaturalist Observations:
81615803 (Observed: 6/4/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 212*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Chromelosporium Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pezizaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2023
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Kathryn Krueger & Miranda Davies
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
172502543 (Observed: 7/11/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Legaliana badia (Bay Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pezizaceae
Notes
Common Names: Bay Cup; Bat Cup Fungus; Yellow-ear Cup
Synonyms: Galactinia badia; Peziza badia; Plicaria badia; Scodellina badia
Year Noted: 2017
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 342*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 207).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 62*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 347*).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Peziza phyllogena (Common Brown Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pezizaceae
Notes
Common Name: Common Brown Cup
Years Noted: 2018-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Jessica Schedlbauer; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
In the spring of 2018, this cup fungus was very abundant locally in at least two areas of the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
41192466 (Observed: 5/3/2019)
44921469 (Observed: 5/4/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 537*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 342).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 215).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 62).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Peziza varia (Recurved Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pezizaceae
Notes
Common Names: Recurved Cup; Layered Cup
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
69631369 (Observed: 7/19/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 536).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 343).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 221).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 348*).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Peziza vesiculosa (Recurved Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pezizaceae
Notes
Common Names: Recurved Cup; Bladder Cup; Blistered Cup: UK
Years Noted: 2017; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
41324411 (Observed: 4/3/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 62).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 63).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 348).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 371).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Calycina citrina (Yellow Fairy Cups)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pezizellaceae
Notes
Common Names: Yellow Fairy Cups; Lemon Disco: UK
Synonyms: Bisporella citrina
Years Noted: 2017-2025
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Kathryn Krueger; Maribeth Beatty; Mary Teresa Ohara; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
234389956 (Observed: 8/7/2024)
146977014 (Observed: 1/20/2023)
138290538 (Observed: 10/7/2022)
61903441 (Observed: 10/6/2020)
96814111 (Observed: 10/1/2021)
66020770 (Observed: 12/2/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 546).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 59).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 339).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 362).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 50).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 106).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 362).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 399).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 375).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Calycina lactea (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pezizellaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2018-2019
Identified By: John Plischke (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Growing on a large, fallen Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera).
iNaturalist Observations:
40130573 (Observed: 11/29/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Bulgaria inquinans (Black Jelly Drops)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Phacidiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Black Jelly Drops; Black Bulgar
Synonyms: Peziza inquinans; Phaeobulgaria inquinans
Years Noted: 2018-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
101278053 (Observed: 6/21/2019)
56452711 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 541*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 57).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 310).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 364).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 51).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 363).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 554).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 440).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Pseudombrophila Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pseudombrophilaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
254315638 (Observed: 10/13/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Humaria hemisphaerica (Hairy Fariy Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pyronemataceae
Notes
Common Names: Hairy Fariy Cup; Glazed Cup: UK
Synonyms: Lachnea hemisphaerica; Patella albida
Year Noted: 2018
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
93051955 (Observed: 8/8/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 542).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 60).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 341).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 172).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 56).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 207).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 351).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 371).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Scutellinia cf. umbrorum (Orange-red Eyelash Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pyronemataceae
Notes
Common Name: Orange-red Eyelash Cup
Synonyms: Patella umbrorum
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
40024324 (Observed: 7/20/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 253).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 373).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Scutellinia erinaceus (Orange Eyelash Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pyronemataceae
Notes
Common Name: Orange Eyelash Cup
Synonyms: Patella erinaceus; Peziza erinaceus
Years Noted: 2018-2022; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
322821280 (Observed: 10/24/2025)
138609073 (Observed: 10/12/2022)
102181907 (Observed: 11/29/2021)
39574577 (Observed: 10/10/2018)
61910467 (Observed: 10/6/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 543*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 60).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 497).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 344*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 252).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 65*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 471*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Scutellinia scutellata (Eyelash Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pyronemataceae
Notes
Common Name: Eyelash Cup
Synonyms: Lachnea scutellata; Patella scutellata; Peziza scutellata
Years Noted: 2017-2020; 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Noah Long; Ariana Rivellini; Kathryn Krueger; Maribeth Beatty; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
A commonly encountered Ascomycetes at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
127255964 (Observed: 7/21/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 543).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 60).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 344).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 253).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 65).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 357).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 39).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 353).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 411).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 373).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 427).
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Scutellinia setosa (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pyronemataceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Humaria setosa; Lachnea setosa; Peziza setosa
Year Noted: 2019
Identified By: Malcolm Greaves (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
39923273 (Observed: 10/4/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 60).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Sphaerosporium lignatile (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Pyronemataceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2018-2019; 2021-2022; 2025
Identified By: J. Thornhill (Facebook Ascomycete Group)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
264114815 (Observed: 3/6/2025)
138422790 (Observed: 10/11/2022)
39462335 (Observed: 7/26/2018)
98704029 (Observed: 10/19/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Colpoma Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Rhytismataceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2023
Identified By: kidneymoth (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
167240125 (Observed: 6/13/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Rhytisma acerinum (Black Tar Spot)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Rhytismataceae
Notes
Common Names: Black Tar Spot; Sycamore Tarspot: UK
Year Noted: 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
197899273 (Observed: 1/5/2024)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 362*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Rhytisma punctatum (Speckled Tar Spot)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Rhytismataceae
Notes
Common Name: Speckled Tar Spot
Year Noted: 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
146842680 (Observed: 1/18/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 87).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Sarcoscypha occidentalis (Stalked Scarlet Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Sarcoscyphaceae
Notes
Common Name: Stalked Scarlet Cup
Years Noted: 2017-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Noah Long; Ariana Rivellini; Gerry Hertel; Jared KIine; Jessicas Greulich; Kinsey Cuoco; Kylee Dinan; Mackenzie Rose; Maribeth Beatty; Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Encountered very frequently at the GNA in the spring and early summer.
iNaturalist Observations:
321046705 (Observed: 10/15/2025)
217746640 (Observed: 5/23/2024)
119731548 (Observed: 5/31/2022)
39573307 (Observed: 10/10/2018)
47664207 (Observed: 5/28/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 55).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 344).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 248).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 353).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 344).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 368).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 470).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 429).
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Galiella rufa (Hairy Rubber Cup)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Sarcosomataceae
Notes
Common Names: Hairy Rubber Cup; Peanut Butter Cup
Synonyms: Bulgaria rufa
Years Noted: 2013; 2018-2022; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Jared KIine; Maribeth Beatty; Matt Desko; Noah Long; Paige Vermeulen; William Ricci
Comments:
A very common and widespread species at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
13408431 (Observed: 6/13/2018)
49360055 (Observed: 6/12/2020)
56787910 (Observed: 8/17/2020)
83676643 (Observed: 6/18/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 541).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 57).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 340).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 142).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 55).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 179).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 438).
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Ciboria Indet. (Ciboria)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Sclerotiniaceae
Notes
Common Name: Ciboria
Year Noted: 2007
Identified and First Noted By: Lauren Levy
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sclerotiniaceae Indet.
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Sclerotiniaceae
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Taphrina caerulescens (Oak Leaf Blister)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Taphrinaceae
Notes
Common Name: Oak Leaf Blister
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
95843561 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Taphrina farlowii (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Taphrinaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
214410894 (Observed: 5/8/2024)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Sarea resinae (Pine Pumpkins)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Trapeliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Pine Pumpkins
Synonyms: Zythia resinae
Years Noted: 2020-2024
Identified By: James K. Mictchell (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger;
iNaturalist Observations:
45906534 (Observed: 5/14/2020)
46770528 (Observed: 3/8/2021)
68735084 (Observed: 1/28/2021)
70734141 (Observed: 2/26/2021)
107431174 (Observed: 2/22/2022)
157257262 (Observed: 4/28/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Tympanis Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Tympanidaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
To date, a single occurrence known for the GNA. Growing on a fallen, hardwood (cf. Carya) branch.
iNaturalist Observations:
39765493 (Observed: 3/9/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Apiosporina morbosa (Black Knot Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Venturiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Black Knot Fungus
Synonyms: Dibotryon morbosum; Plowrightia morbosa
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2020; 2022-2023; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec;
iNaturalist Observations:
140888271 (Observed: 11/1/2022)
52512559 (Observed: 7/9/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 360).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 438).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 86).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Kretzschmaria deusta (Brittle Cinder)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Names: Brittle Cinder; Carbon Cushion
Synonyms: Hypoxylon deustum; Hypoxylon ustulatum; Sphaeria deusta; Ustulina deusta; Ustulina vulgaris
Years Noted: 2014; 2017-2019; 2021-2022; 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long; Gerry Hertel; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
A commonly encountered Ascomycetes at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
118826236 (Observed: 5/26/2022)
41194870 (Observed: 5/14/2019)
81914285 (Observed: 6/4/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 363).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 332).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 111).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 433).
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Lindquistia Indet. (Leprechauns Q-Tips)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Leprechaun's Q-Tips
Years Noted: 2018-2021; 2026
Identified By: D. Newman
First Noted By: Noah Long
Also Noted By: Mae Basehore; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Only a few individuals noted, but the two areas in which this species was noted were separated by ~1,000 feet.
iNaturalist Observations:
83176438 (Observed: 6/14/2021)
49869138 (Observed: 6/16/2020)
36684096 (Observed: 6/14/2019)
36715025 (Observed: 9/14/2018)
49365360 (Observed: 6/12/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Nemania serpens (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Hypoxylon serpens; Nemania serpens var. colliculosa; Nemania serpens var. hydnicola; Sphaeria hydnicola; Sphaeria serpens
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Rosellinia cf. corticium (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Sphaeria corticium
Years Noted: 2018; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
49880215 (Observed: 6/16/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Rosellinia subiculata (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2018-2021; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
264112364 (Observed: 3/7/2025)
36500395 (Observed: 12/9/2019)
62187601 (Observed: 10/9/2020)
97883738 (Observed: 10/8/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 345).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Xylaria cubensis (Powdery Xylaria)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Powdery Xylaria
Synonyms: Xylocoremium flabelliforme
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Xylaria cubensis represents the anamorphic (i.e., sexual) stage of Xylocoremium flabelliforme (the teleomorphic stage).
iNaturalist Observations:
101279511 (Observed: 5/23/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 348).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 85).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Xylaria filiformis (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
101278673 (Observed: 6/21/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Xylaria hypoxylon (Carbon Antlers)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Names: Carbon Antlers; Candlesnuff Fungus
Years Noted: 2018-2020; 2023; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Mae Basehore;
iNaturalist Observations:
172143730 (Observed: 7/6/2023)
101279194 (Observed: 6/5/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 885).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 564*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 80).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 349).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 80).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 50).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 375).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 375).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 624).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 418*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Xylaria Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
39766001 (Observed: 3/9/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Xylaria liquidambaris (Sweetgum Xylaria)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Sweetgum Xylaria
Years Noted: 2020-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
On Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) fruit.
iNaturalist Observations:
49868288 (Observed: 6/16/2020)
83048260 (Observed: 6/14/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 364*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 350).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 81).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Xylaria longipes (Dead Molls Fingers)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Dead Moll's Fingers
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
49114708 (Observed: 6/9/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 886*).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 564).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 79).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 364*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 351*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 395).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 418*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Xylaria polymorpha (Dead Mans Fingers)
Group: Fungi
Type: Ascomycota
Family: Xylariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Dead Man's Fingers
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2020; 2023-2024; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Seth Pollich
iNaturalist Observations:
372400843 (Observed: 6/16/2026)
215980078 (Observed: 5/15/2024)
172337784 (Observed: 7/11/2023)
169632959 (Observed: 6/26/2023)
52520750 (Observed: 7/9/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 886).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 79).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 526).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 364).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 351).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 83).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 396).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 51).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 376).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 345).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 375).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 625).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 418).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 388).
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Agaricales Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2018
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Basidiomycota Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2020
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
39766997 (Observed: 3/9/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Tricholomatineae Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2018
Identified By: Garrett Taylor (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
69827624 (Observed: 10/9/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Agaricus abruptibulbus (Abruptly-bulbous Agaricus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: Abruptly-bulbous Agaricus
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
45108678 (Observed: 9/21/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 51).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 160).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 500).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Agaricus auricolor (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2021
Identified By:
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
92556708 (Observed: 8/25/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 160).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Agaricus sylvaticus (Bleeding Agaricus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Names: Bleeding Agaricus; Wood Agaricus; Blushing Wood Mushroom: UK
Synonyms: Agaricus haemorrhoidarius
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 116*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 193; 194).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 505).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Calvatia gigantea (Giant Puffball)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: Giant Puffball
Synonyms: Calvatia bovista; Langermannia gigantea
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
50665452 (Observed: 9/10/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 219*).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 493).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 93).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 325).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 129).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 823).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 211).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 405).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Mane)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Names: Shaggy Mane; Shaggy Ink Cap; Lawyer's Wig
Year Noted: 2007
Identified and First Noted By: Lauren Levy
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 133).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 195).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 181).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 151).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 151).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 225).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 597).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 224).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 183; 24*).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 221).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
Cyathus striatus (Fluted Birds Nest Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Names: Fluted Bird's Nest Fungus; Striate Bird's Nest; Splash Cups
Synonyms: Nidularia striata; Peziza striata
Years Noted: 2018-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
99373211 (Observed: 9/4/2019)
85391248 (Observed: 7/2/2021)
57675851 (Observed: 8/26/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 98).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 335).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 344; 343*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 166).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 828).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 461).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 409*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Cystolepiota Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
93054027 (Observed: 7/30/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Lepiota clypeolaria (Shield Dapperling: UK)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: Shield Dapperling: UK
Year Noted: 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
391146700 (Observed: 8/14/2026)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 99).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 244).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 89).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 207*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 35).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
Lepiota cristata (Stinking Dapperling)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Names: Stinking Dapperling; Malodorous Lepiota
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
97368309 (Observed: 10/6/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 244).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 89).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 207*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 258).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 38).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Leucoagaricus americanus (Reddening Lepiota)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: Reddening Lepiota
Synonyms: Lepiota americana
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Ryan Gehman
Also Noted By: ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
56891891 (Observed: 8/18/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 90).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 207).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 260).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 35).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 108).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 106).
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Leucocoprinus cepistipes (Onion-stalk Parasol)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Names: Onion-stalk Parasol; Onion-stalk Lepiota
Synonyms: Lepiota cepistipes; Lepiota lutea; Leucocoprinus cepaestipes
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
57674345 (Observed: 8/26/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 91).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 208*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 262).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 110).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Leucocoprinus rubrotinctus (Ruby Dapperling)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: Ruby Dapperling
Synonyms: Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus
Year Noted: 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Mycah Choby
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 207*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 261).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
Lycoperdon perlatum (Gem-studded Puffball)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Names: Gem-studded Puffball; Devil's Snuffbox; Common Puffball
Years Noted: 2012; 2020-2023; 2026
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Gerry Hertel
Also Noted By: CAGksq; Nur Ritter; ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
394706646 (Observed: 8/25/2026)
104421450 (Observed: 10/16/2021)
61779337 (Observed: 10/4/2020)
134975767 (Observed: 9/13/2022)
94245706 (Observed: 8/31/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 216*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 89).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 328).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 347).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 266).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 332).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 406).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Lycoperdon subincarnatum (Flesh-coloured Puffball)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: Flesh-coloured Puffball
Year Noted: 2017
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 497).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 91).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 455).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Marrone, T. and W. E. Sturgeon (2016). Mushrooms of the Northeast: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms. Cambridge, MN, Adventure Publications (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 333).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Macrolepiota Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
69955344 (Observed: 7/27/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Macrolepiota macilenta (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Agaricaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2022
Identified By: Jessica Williams (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Amanita banningiana (Yellow Caesar)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Names: Yellow Caesar; Mary Banning Slender Caesar
Years Noted: 2018; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
To date, only observed at the GNA during the very wet summer of 2018.
iNaturalist Observations:
95686539 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 45).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. N/A).
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Amanita bisporigera (Destroying Angel)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Destroying Angel
Years Noted: 2019; 2021; 2023; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Mycah Choby;
iNaturalist Observations:
172727213 (Observed: 7/13/2023)
70445073 (Observed: 10/23/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 241).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 45).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 121).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 89).
Ostry, M. E., et al. (2011). Field guide to common macrofungi in eastern forests and their eecosystem functions. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-79. Newtown Square, PA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 82. (p. 9).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 33).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 67).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 9).
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Amanita brunnescens (Cleft-foot Amanita)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Cleft-foot Amanita
Year Noted: 2017
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 237).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 46).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 122).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 90).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 527).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/AN/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 31).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 16).
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Amanita citrina (False Death-cap)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: False Death-cap
Years Noted: 2018; 2020-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Ryan Gehman
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
69953067 (Observed: 8/14/2018)
58896589 (Observed: 9/7/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 237).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 51*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 91).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 27).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Amanita cokeri (Coker’s Amanita)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Coker’s Amanita
Year Noted: 2018
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Nur Ritter & Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
57542985 (Observed: 8/29/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 47).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 91).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 22).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. N/A).
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Amanita crenulata (Poison Champagne Amanita)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Poison Champagne Amanita
Year Noted: 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
319799424 (Observed: 10/9/2025)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 25).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. N/A).
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Amanita daucipes (Carrot-footed Amanita)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Carrot-footed Amanita
Years Noted: 2017; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
319796361 (Observed: 10/9/2025)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 47).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 123).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 22).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 48).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 51).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. N/A).
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Amanita farinosa (Powder-cap Amanita)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Powder-cap Amanita
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
108240304 (Observed: 7/30/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 241).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 48).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 92).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 19).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 6).
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Amanita flavoconia (Yellow Patches)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Names: Yellow Patches; Yellow Spotted Amanita
Year Noted: 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Jonathan Blithe
iNaturalist Observations:
177432688 (Observed: 8/8/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 238).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 48).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 125).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 92).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 31).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. N/A).
Amanita Indet. #1. (Amanita)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Amanita
Year Noted: 2017
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
69950584 (Observed: 7/12/2017)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Amanita Indet. #2. (Amanita)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Amanita
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
32607096 (Observed: 9/12/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Amanita Indet. #3. (Amanita)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Amanita
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Amanita jacksonii (North Eastern American Caesars Mushroom)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Names: North Eastern American Caesars Mushroom; American Slender Caesar
Synonyms: Amanita umbonata
Year Noted: 2018
Identified By: spresogna (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Maribeth Beatty
iNaturalist Observations:
13884704 (Observed: 6/28/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 50).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 126).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 94).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 18).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 69).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 8).
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Amanita levistriata (Gulf Coast Lemon Amanita)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Gulf Coast Lemon Amanita
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Clarke Green
iNaturalist Observations:
104412836 (Observed: 10/16/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Amanita rubescens (Blusher)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Blusher
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Ryan Gehman
Also Noted By: ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
56892105 (Observed: 8/18/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 75).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 240).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 56).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 320*).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 131).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 97).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 28).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 73).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 18).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Amanita Section. Amidella (No common name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: No common name
Year Noted: 2018
Identified By: Erlon Bailey (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
69989334 (Observed: 8/14/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Amanita vaginata Group (Grisette)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amanitaceae
Notes
Common Name: Grisette
Synonyms: Amanita vaginata var. alba; Amanitopsis vaginata
Years Noted: 2007; 2018-2019; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Lauren Levy
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
99366709 (Observed: 10/25/2021)
93028854 (Observed: 8/29/2021)
71312397 (Observed: 9/26/2018)
70006581 (Observed: 8/29/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 73*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 236).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 57).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 100).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 549).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 20).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 75).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 5).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Plicaturopsis crispa (Crimped Gill Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Amylocorticiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Crimped Gill Fungus
Synonyms: Plicatura crispa; Trogia crispa
Years Noted: 2017-2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger;
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Schizophyllaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
139253158 (Observed: 10/18/2022)
108193583 (Observed: 3/8/2022)
101700277 (Observed: 11/19/2021)
36095790 (Observed: 11/26/2019)
61125409 (Observed: 9/28/2020)
63332658 (Observed: 10/23/2020)
66629245 (Observed: 12/15/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 217).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 147).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 109*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 240*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 493).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 27).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Athelia arachnoidea (Cobweb Duster)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Atheliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Cobweb Duster
Synonyms: Corticium arachnoideum; Corticium bisporum
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
99455091 (Observed: 10/20/2021)
102417058 (Observed: 12/1/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Atheliaceae Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Atheliaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
74092210 (Observed: 4/15/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Byssocorticium atrovirens (Pale Blue Crust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Atheliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Pale Blue Crust
Synonyms: Corticium atrovirens; Thelephora atrovirens
Years Noted: 2017-2019; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Corticiaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
90812134 (Observed: 8/4/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Auricularia americana (Jelly Ear)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriculariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Jelly Ear
Years Noted: 2017-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger; Maribeth Beatty; Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Frequently, mushroom guides refer to this species as Auricularia auricula-judae. However, it is now considered that A. auricula-judae does not occur in the United States and that the correct name for the U.S. species is Auricularia americana.
iNaturalist Observations:
139253957 (Observed: 10/18/2022)
58280769 (Observed: 9/1/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 675).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 243).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 105).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 310).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 105).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 380).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 321).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Auricularia polytricha (Cloud Ear Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriculariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Cloud Ear Fungus
Years Noted: 2018-2020; 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: lindseybeacher; Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
162176196 (Observed: 5/2/2023)
45105842 (Observed: 1/4/2019)
46771776 (Observed: 5/21/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 243*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 310*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 360*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Exidia crenata (Amber Jelly Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriculariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Amber Jelly Fungus
Years Noted: 2017-2021; 2023-2025
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Tremellaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
97366657 (Observed: 10/6/2021)
41029461 (Observed: 3/29/2020)
71298024 (Observed: 2/28/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 513).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 313).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 362; 360*).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 84).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 175).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 383).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 451).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Exidia glandulosa (Black Jelly Roll)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriculariaceae
Notes
Common Names: Black Jelly Roll; Black Witch's Butter
Years Noted: 2018; 2020-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long;
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Tremellaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
96001833 (Observed: 9/24/2021)
39568844 (Observed: 2/28/2020)
41004997 (Observed: 3/29/2020)
63344253 (Observed: 10/23/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 512).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 106).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 312).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 362*).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 84).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 175).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 382).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 450).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 442).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Exidia nigricans (Warlocks Butter)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriculariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Warlock's Butter
Year Noted: 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
201679788 (Observed: 3/8/2024)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Artomyces pyxidatus (Crown-tipped Coral Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriscalpiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Crown-tipped Coral Fungus; Coral Fungus
Synonyms: Clavicorona pyxidata
Years Noted: 2011; 2013; 2017-2021; 2023-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Aaron Cole; Clark Green; Clarke Green; Gerry Hertel; Kinsey Cuoco; mikupede; Mycah Choby; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Ryan Gehman; ryankg7; William Ricci
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Auriscalpiaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
371082323 (Observed: 6/12/2026)
231477897 (Observed: 7/24/2024)
217749998 (Observed: 5/23/2024)
56891851 (Observed: 8/18/2020)
104412688 (Observed: 10/16/2021)
40520055 (Observed: 6/7/2018)
98813793 (Observed: 10/20/2021)
83177861 (Observed: 6/14/2021)
49066098 (Observed: 6/9/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 483).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 116).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 301).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 274; 281).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 401).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 332).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 370).
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Lentinellus castoreus (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriscalpiaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Lentinellus cochleatus (Cockle-shell Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriscalpiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Cockle-shell Fungus; Aniseed Cockleshell: UK
Synonyms: Clavicorona dryophila; Lentinellus cornucopioides; Lentinus cochleatus; Lentinus cornucopioides
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 294).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 181).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 64).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 764*).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 242).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 196).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Lentinellus micheneri (Stalked Lentinellus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriscalpiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Stalked Lentinellus
Synonyms: Lentinellus omphalodes; Lentinus omphalodes; Lentinus umbilicatus
Years Noted: 2017; 2019-2020; 2024-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
365804014 (Observed: 5/27/2026)
318053641 (Observed: 10/1/2025)
217744013 (Observed: 5/23/2024)
43118994 (Observed: 12/17/2019)
49358151 (Observed: 6/12/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 182).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 104*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 256).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 764).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 119).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Lentinellus ursinus (Bear Lentinellus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Auriscalpiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Bear Lentinellus; Bear Lentinus
Synonyms: Lentinus ursinus
Years Noted: 2018-2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long; Ariana Rivellini;
iNaturalist Observations:
138610547 (Observed: 10/11/2022)
122945462 (Observed: 6/17/2022)
96929009 (Observed: 10/1/2021)
49357834 (Observed: 6/12/2020)
56788045 (Observed: 8/17/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 293).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 103).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 256).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 765).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 21).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 118).
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Bolbitius titubans (Egg Yolk)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Bolbitiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Egg Yolk; Yellow Fieldcap
Synonyms: Bolbitius vitellinus
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By:
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
83181204 (Observed: 6/14/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 211).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 163).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 108).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 559).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 32).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 230).
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Conocybe apala (Milky Conecap)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Bolbitiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Milky Conecap
Synonyms: Conocybe huijsmanii
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
58268254 (Observed: 9/1/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 164).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 147).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 34).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 233).
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Boletellus chrysenteroides (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Boletus chrysenteroides
Years Noted: 2018; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 368).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 160).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 108).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 567*).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Cyanoboletus pulverulentus (Blackening Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Blackening Bolete
Synonyms: Boletus pulverulentus
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 278).
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Hortiboletus rubellus (Ruby Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Ruby Bolete
Synonyms: Boletus rubellus; Xerocomellus rubellus
Years Noted: 2018; 2020; 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Maribeth Beatty
Also Noted By: Aaron Cole; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
231484683 (Observed: 7/24/2024)
53844501 (Observed: 7/20/2020)
13499062 (Observed: 6/16/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 269).
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Imleria pallida (Pallid Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Pallid Bolete
Synonyms: Boletus pallidus
Year Noted: 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
237503665 (Observed: 8/21/2024)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 360-S).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 162-S).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 235-S).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 120-S).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 257-S).
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Phylloporus leucomycelinus (Gilled Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Gilled Bolete
Years Noted: 2018-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini;
Comments:
Note: The white mycelia at the base of the plant serves to differentiate this species from Phylloporus rhodoxanthus).
iNaturalist Observations:
42797692 (Observed: 8/7/2019)
56454598 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 203).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 227*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 301).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Phylloporus rhodoxanthus (Gilled Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Gilled Bolete
Synonyms: Paxillus rhodoxanthus; Phylloporus rhodoxanthus ssp. americanus
Years Noted: 2017; 2020-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Ryan Gehman; ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
56892636 (Observed: 8/18/2020)
93390275 (Observed: 9/2/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 414).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 159).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 202*,203*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 227).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 312).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 672).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 238).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 301*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Pulveroboletus ravenelii (Powdery Sulphur Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Names: Powdery Sulphur Bolete; Sulphur Bolete; Ravenel's Bolete
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Ryan Gehman
Also Noted By: ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
56460213 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 262).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 330).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Strobilomyces strobilaceus (Old Man of the Woods)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Old Man of the Woods
Synonyms: Strobilomyces floccopus
Years Noted: 2007; 2017-2021; 2023; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Lauren Levy
Also Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec; Ariana Rivellini; Kylee Dinan; Leah Fenton; Mae Basehore; Maribeth Beatty; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
292660848 (Observed: 6/25/2025)
56787543 (Observed: 8/17/2020)
58984905 (Observed: 9/8/2020)
15508023 (Observed: 8/16/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 159).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 265).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 361).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 339).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 580).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 163).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 281).
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Tylopilus alboater (Black Velvet Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Black Velvet Bolete
Years Noted: 2017-2019; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Noah Long; Jared KIine; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 269).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 382).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 590).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 169*).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 261).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Tylopilus ballouii (Burnt-orange Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Burnt-orange Bolete
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
108239878 (Observed: 7/30/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 382).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Tylopilus Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name:
Years Noted: 2020-2021
Identified By: John Plischke (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
96003772 (Observed: 9/24/2021)
56788769 (Observed: 8/17/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Tylopilus plumbeoviolaceus (Violet-gray Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Violet-gray Bolete
Years Noted: 2017-2018
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
108240942 (Observed: 7/30/2018)
69950334 (Observed: 7/26/2017)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 271; 272*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 384).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 594).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 170;169*; 173*).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 259).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Tylopilus rubrobrunneus (Reddish-Brown Bitter Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Reddish-Brown Bitter Bolete
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Ryan Gehman
Also Noted By: ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
56459941 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 272; 271*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 385).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 171*).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 260*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Xerocomus chrysenteron (Red Cracking Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Red Cracking Bolete
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Ryan Gehman
Also Noted By: ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
56460288 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Xerocomus rubellus (Ruby Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Boletaceae
Notes
Common Name: Ruby Bolete
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 240).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Bondarzewia berkeleyi (Berkeleys Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Bondarzewiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Berkeley's Polypore
Synonyms: Grifola berkeleyi; Polyporus berkeleyi
Years Noted: 2018; 2020; 2022-2024; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Maribeth Beatty
Also Noted By: Aaron Cole; Kathryn Krueger; Mae Basehore; Michael Di Giovine; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
379368302 (Observed: 7/8/2026)
231482663 (Observed: 7/24/2024)
134205923 (Observed: 9/8/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 421).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 134).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 255).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 73).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 291; 303*; 308*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 126).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 447).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 313).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Botryobasidium aureum (Fuzzy Wuzzy Crust Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Botryobasidiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Fuzzy Wuzzy Crust Fungus
Years Noted: 2018-2022; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger; Miranda Davies;
iNaturalist Observations:
322826806 (Observed: 10/24/2025)
109244012 (Observed: 3/22/2022)
71578805 (Observed: 3/19/2021)
45155578 (Observed: 11/7/2018)
64263937 (Observed: 11/5/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 48).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Botryobasidium conspersum (Fluffy Crust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Botryobasidiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Fluffy Crust
Year Noted: 2022
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Miranda Davies
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Note: the common name was assigned by GNA staff.
iNaturalist Observations:
138618514 (Observed: 10/11/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Botryobasidium Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Botryobasidiaceae
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
94211278 (Observed: 9/2/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Craterellus fallax (Black Trumpet)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Cantharellaceae
Notes
Common Names: Black Trumpet; Black Chanterelle; Horn of Plenty
Years Noted: 2018-2020; 2023; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Chris Smith; Maribeth Beatty
iNaturalist Observations:
173976117 (Observed: 7/20/2023)
15507290 (Observed: 8/16/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 10*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 190).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 193).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 159; 158*; 160*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 162).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 394).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 248).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 117).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 139).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 364).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Craterellus foetidus (Fragrant Black Trumpet)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Cantharellaceae
Notes
Common Name: Fragrant Black Trumpet
Years Noted: 2018-2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 193*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 160; 159*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 163).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 117*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Rickenella fibula (Orange Moss Agaric)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Cantharellaceae
Notes
Common Names: Orange Moss Agaric; Orange Mosscap
Synonyms: Mycena fibula; Omphalia fibula
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
45103723 (Observed: 5/28/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 252).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 135*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 338).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 93).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 166).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Clavaria fragilis (Fairy Fingers)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Clavariaceae
Notes
Common Names: Fairy Fingers; White Worm Coral; Worm-like Coral
Synonyms: Clavaria cylindrica; Clavaria vermicularis
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2023; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec; Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
390916943 (Observed: 8/13/2026)
365808598 (Observed: 5/27/2026)
13315876 (Observed: 6/10/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 481).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 111).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 301).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 275).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 137).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 400).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 345).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Clavaria fumosa (Smoky Worm Coral)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Clavariaceae
Notes
Common Names: Smoky Worm Coral; Smoky Spindles
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
57555253 (Observed: 9/27/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 112).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 346).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 376).
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Clavaria zollingeri (Violet Coral)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Clavariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Violet Coral
Years Noted: 2018-2019; 2023-2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Jared KIine; Kinsey Cuoco; Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
39852178 (Observed: 9/20/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 302).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 276; 282*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 137).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 402*).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 349).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 136).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Clavulinopsis aurantiocinnabarina (Spindle-Shaped Orange Coral)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Clavariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Spindle-Shaped Orange Coral
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
To date, a single population noted at the GNA. Only observed during the very wet summer of 2018.
iNaturalist Observations:
40132608 (Observed: 8/23/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 303).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 270*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 377*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Mucronella Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Clavariaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2020-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
99729981 (Observed: 10/28/2021)
66013085 (Observed: 12/2/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Ramariopsis kunzei (White Coral Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Clavariaceae
Notes
Common Names: White Coral Fungus; Ivory Coral
Synonyms: Clavaria krombholzii; Clavaria subcaespitosa; Ramariopsis lentofragilis
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
140053742 (Observed: 9/14/2018)
57534233 (Observed: 9/6/2018)
57554778 (Observed: 9/26/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 119).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 307).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 333).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 373).
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Clavariadelphus unicolor (Flat-topped Fairy Club)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Clavariadelphaceae
Notes
Common Name: Flat-topped Fairy Club
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
One small population noted at the GNA. To date, only observed during the very wet summer of 2018.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 354*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 138).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Coniophora Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Coniophoraceae
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
98726043 (Observed: 10/15/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Penttilamyces olivascens (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Coniophoraceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Coniophora olivascens; Leucogyrophana olivascens
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
97890205 (Observed: 9/14/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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cf. Marchandiomyces corallinus (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Corticiaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2021-2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
A lichenicolous species (i.e., one that parasitizes lichens).
iNaturalist Observations:
140691162 (Observed: 10/31/2022)
103058730 (Observed: 12/14/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Corticium roseum (Pink Crust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Corticiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Pink Crust
Synonyms: Aleurodiscus roseus; Laeticorticium roseum; Thelephora rosea
Years Noted: 2017-2019; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
100931412 (Observed: 11/11/2021)
36503684 (Observed: 12/7/2019)
52395314 (Observed: 10/29/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 72).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Erythricium aurantiacum (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Corticiaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2021-2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
A lichenicolous species that parasitizes species of Physcia and other lichens.
iNaturalist Observations:
178529453 (Observed: 8/11/2023)
178528696 (Observed: 8/11/2023)
106556885 (Observed: 2/11/2022)
102678631 (Observed: 12/7/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Cortinarius alboviolaceus (Silvery-violet Cort)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Cortinariaceae
Notes
Common Names: Silvery-violet Cort; Pearly Webcap
Years Noted: 2018; 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Mary Teresa Ohara;
Comments:
To date, only observed at the GNA during the very wet summer of 2018.
iNaturalist Observations:
186149817 (Observed: 9/29/2023)
40134371 (Observed: 9/27/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 320*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 226).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 165).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 157*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 611).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 177).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Cortinarius caperatus (The Gypsy)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Cortinariaceae
Notes
Common Name: The Gypsy
Synonyms: Pholiota caperata; Rozites caperatus
Year Noted: 2020
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Nur Ritter & Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
61528700 (Observed: 10/2/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 140).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 308).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 219).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 168).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 153).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 153).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 190).
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Cortinarius corrugatus (Corrugated Cap Cort)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Cortinariaceae
Notes
Common Names: Corrugated Cap Cort; Wrinkled Cortinarius
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
95691739 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 309).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 227).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 169).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 154; 232*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 154).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 185).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Cortinarius violaceus (Violet Cort)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Cortinariaceae
Notes
Common Names: Violet Cort; Violet Webcap
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty;
Comments:
To date, only observed at the GNA during the very wet summer of 2018.
iNaturalist Observations:
39852275 (Observed: 9/20/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 141).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 320).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 228).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 174).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 157; 191*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 161).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 620).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Chondrostereum purpureum (Silver Leaf Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Cyphellaceae
Notes
Common Name: Silver Leaf Fungus
Synonyms: Stereum micheneri; Thelephora purpurea
Years Noted: 2019-2020; 2022-2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
To date, a single occurrence known for the GNA. Growing on a fallen, hardwood (cf. Acer rubrum) branch.
iNaturalist Observations:
145897647 (Observed: 1/4/2023)
139256635 (Observed: 10/18/2022)
41047381 (Observed: 10/25/2019)
43101609 (Observed: 11/26/2019)
66021243 (Observed: 12/2/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 23*;288*).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 95).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 109).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Cystofilobasidium macerans (Orange Slime)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Cystofilobasidiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Orange Slime; Sap Yeast
Synonyms: Cryptococcus macerans; Rhodotorula macerans
Year Noted: 2017
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Calocera cornea (Club-like Tuning Fork)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Dacrymycetaceae
Notes
Common Names: Club-like Tuning Fork; Small Stagshorn
Years Noted: 2018-2021; 2023-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long; Mae Basehore; Noah Long; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
376635431 (Observed: 6/29/2026)
234383018 (Observed: 8/7/2024)
172145783 (Observed: 7/6/2023)
101469688 (Observed: 11/17/2021)
86232976 (Observed: 6/10/2021)
49114165 (Observed: 6/4/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 517).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 103).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 311).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 360).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 127).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 381*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Dacrymyces capitatus (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Dacrymycetaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Years Noted: 2017-2020; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
140054440 (Observed: 5/14/2018)
43144127 (Observed: 12/17/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Dacrymyces chrysospermus (Orange Jelly Spot)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Dacrymycetaceae
Notes
Common Name: Orange Jelly Spot
Years Noted: 2021; 2024; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Mycah Choby;
iNaturalist Observations:
342077460 (Observed: 3/4/2026)
198232736 (Observed: 2/2/2024)
82468682 (Observed: 6/10/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 511).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 311).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Dacrymyces stillatus (Common Jellyspot)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Dacrymycetaceae
Notes
Common Name: Common Jellyspot
Synonyms: Dacrymyces deliquescens
Years Noted: 2020; 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Miranda Davies;
iNaturalist Observations:
71480826 (Observed: 3/29/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Dacryopinax elegans (Jelly Fans)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Dacrymycetaceae
Notes
Common Name: Jelly Fans
Synonyms: Guepinia elegans
Years Noted: 2018; 2020-2021; 2023
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Maribeth Beatty
Also Noted By: Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Note: the common name was assigned by GNA staff.
iNaturalist Observations:
145771086 (Observed: 1/3/2023)
91781738 (Observed: 8/19/2021)
85383593 (Observed: 7/2/2021)
61562461 (Observed: 10/2/2020)
69826672 (Observed: 9/14/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 312*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Dacryopinax spathularia (Fan Shaped Jelly)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Dacrymycetaceae
Notes
Common Name: Fan Shaped Jelly
Years Noted: 2020-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
97461554 (Observed: 10/7/2021)
54870484 (Observed: 7/30/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 103).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 312).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 444).
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Guepiniopsis buccina (Shepherds Horn)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Dacrymycetaceae
Notes
Common Name: Shepherd's Horn
Synonyms: Peziza buccina
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Note: the common name was assigned by GNA staff.
iNaturalist Observations:
39448606 (Observed: 6/11/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Clitopilus prunulus (Sweetbread Mushroom)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Entolomataceae
Notes
Common Names: Sweetbread Mushroom; The Miller
Synonyms: Clitopilus orcellus
Years Noted: 2017-2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Praire (bombyxmori); Praire (iNaturalist)
iNaturalist Observations:
35096578 (Observed: 10/30/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 189).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 140).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 144).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 641).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 225).
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Entoloma abortivum (Aborted Entoloma)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Entolomataceae
Notes
Common Names: Aborted Entoloma; Shrimp Of The Woods
Synonyms: Clitopilus abortivus
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2020-2023
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
174741237 (Observed: 7/24/2023)
98718017 (Observed: 10/15/2021)
40141173 (Observed: 9/15/2017)
98718429 (Observed: 10/15/2021)
61516254 (Observed: 10/2/2020)
69827794 (Observed: 10/9/2018)
39574499 (Observed: 10/10/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 189).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 141).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 165).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 171).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 66).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 200).
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Entoloma Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Entolomataceae
Notes
Common Name:
Synonyms: Leptonia; Nolanea
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Entoloma strictius (Straight-stalked Entoloma)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Entolomataceae
Notes
Common Name: Straight-stalked Entoloma
Years Noted: 2021-2023
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Miranda Davies
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
172520942 (Observed: 7/11/2023)
74677771 (Observed: 4/19/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 144).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 199*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Entoloma subserrulatum (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Entolomataceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Leptonia subserrulata
Year Noted: 2018
Identified By: Jacob Kalichman (iNaturalist)
First Noted By:
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
41463198 (Observed: 7/27/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Porodisculus pendulus (Pendulous-disc Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Fistulinaceae
Notes
Common Name: Pendulous-disc Polypore
Synonyms: Polyporus pendulus; Polyporus pocula; Sphaeria pocula
Years Noted: 2017; 2019-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
38058812 (Observed: 1/2/2019)
39161852 (Observed: 2/24/2020)
41029206 (Observed: 3/29/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 552*).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 484).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Antrodia Indet. #1. (Porecrust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Fomitopsidaceae
Notes
Common Name: Porecrust
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
96930965 (Observed: 10/1/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Daedalea xantha (Yellow Porecrust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Fomitopsidaceae
Notes
Common Name: Yellow Porecrust
Synonyms: Amyloporia xantha; Antrodia xantha; Polyporus xanthus; Poria selecta; Poria xantha
Year Noted: 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
138607558 (Observed: 10/12/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Fomitopsis betulina (Birch Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Fomitopsidaceae
Notes
Common Name: Birch Polypore
Synonyms: Fomes betulinus; Piptoporus betulinus
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 149).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 264).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 127).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 318).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 313).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 335).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
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Ischnoderma resinosum (Resinous Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Fomitopsidaceae
Notes
Common Names: Resinous Polypore; Late Fall Polypore; Steak Of The Woods
Synonyms: Polyporus resinosus
Years Noted: 2017-2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
104408460 (Observed: 1/4/2022)
35407819 (Observed: 11/1/2019)
42792862 (Observed: 11/1/2019)
62192075 (Observed: 10/9/2020)
66013850 (Observed: 12/2/2020)
66630138 (Observed: 12/15/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 140).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 268).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 202).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 305*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 225).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 468).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 377).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Laetiporus sulphureus (Chicken of the Woods)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Fomitopsidaceae
Notes
Common Name: Chicken of the Woods
Synonyms: Boletus tenax; Laetiporus cincinnatus; Laetiporus speciosus; Polyporus sulphureus
Years Noted: 2012; 2017-2024
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Gerry Hertel
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Noah Long; Alexandra Hodowanec; Jared KIine; Kathryn Krueger; Maribeth Beatty; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
There are some taxonomic issues regarding this species. In particular, a number of researchers consider Laetiporus cincinnatus to be a separate species.
iNaturalist Observations:
243654275 (Observed: 9/23/2024)
121900301 (Observed: 6/15/2022)
39925976 (Observed: 10/4/2019)
85455905 (Observed: 7/2/2021)
45023170 (Observed: 5/5/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 185).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 149).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 269).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 309).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 252).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 468).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Marrone, T. and W. E. Sturgeon (2016). Mushrooms of the Northeast: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms. Cambridge, MN, Adventure Publications (p. 32).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 50; 220).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 308).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
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Niveoporofomes spraguei (Green Cheese Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Fomitopsidaceae
Notes
Common Name: Green Cheese Polypore
Synonyms: Fomitopsis spraguei; Polyporus spraguei; Trametes spraguei; Tyromyces spraguei
Years Noted: 2017-2022; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Kathryn Krueger; Mae Basehore;
iNaturalist Observations:
130285015 (Observed: 8/10/2022)
108245578 (Observed: 7/30/2018)
96933176 (Observed: 10/1/2021)
56964929 (Observed: 8/19/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 599*).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 239).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 344).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Ganoderma applanatum (Artists Conk)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Ganodermataceae
Notes
Common Names: Artist's Conk; Artist's Bracket
Years Noted: 2017-2020; 2022; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Ryan Gehman; ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
360617874 (Observed: 5/11/2026)
58897168 (Observed: 9/7/2020)
40810242 (Observed: 3/27/2019)
49877669 (Observed: 6/16/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 576).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 194).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 139).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 265).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 298).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 92).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 180).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 300).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 460).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 303).
Marrone, T. and W. E. Sturgeon (2016). Mushrooms of the Northeast: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms. Cambridge, MN, Adventure Publications (p. 202).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 331).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
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Ganoderma lobatum (Soft Artist’s Conk)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Ganodermataceae
Notes
Common Name: Soft Artist’s Conk
Synonyms: Fomes lobatus; Polyporus lobatus
Years Noted: 2017-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 389*).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 265*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Ganoderma sessile (Ling Chih)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Ganodermataceae
Notes
Common Name: Ling Chih
Years Noted: 2019-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 266).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 299*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 342*).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Geastrum triplex (Collared Earthstar)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Geastraceae
Notes
Common Name: Collared Earthstar
Years Noted: 2018-2020; 2024-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: aiyanaeller; Mackenzie Rose; Mycah Choby; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
396519340 (Observed: 9/1/2026)
244351388 (Observed: 9/27/2024)
61518934 (Observed: 10/2/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 503).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 96).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 183).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 819).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Sphaerobolus stellatus (Cannonball Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Geastraceae
Notes
Common Names: Cannonball Fungus; Shooting Star: UK
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Geastraceae.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 98).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 336).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Gomphaceae Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Gomphaceae
Notes
Common Name:
Years Noted: 2018; 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Jonathan Blithe;
iNaturalist Observations:
177389931 (Observed: 8/8/2023)
108252023 (Observed: 9/14/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Ramaria stricta (Upright Coral)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Gomphaceae
Notes
Common Names: Upright Coral; Straight-branched Coral
Synonyms: Clavaria stricta
Years Noted: 2011; 2018; 2020-2021
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Gerry Hertel
Also Noted By: Clark Green; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
140053196 (Observed: 9/14/2018)
57564004 (Observed: 9/27/2018)
64139799 (Observed: 11/3/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 648).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 485).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 119).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 419*).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 307).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 333).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 63).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 409).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 503).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 432).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 371).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Grifola frondosa (Hen of the Woods)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Grifolaceae
Notes
Common Names: Hen of the Woods; Maitake
Synonyms: Polyporus frondosus
Years Noted: 2012; 2018-2019; 2021; 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Brice Dorwart; Gerry Hertel; Maribeth Beatty; Noah Long
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Meripilaceae.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 257).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 303; 291*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 185).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 463).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 325).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 218; 178*).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 310).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Gyroporus borealis (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Gyroporaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2024
Identified By: paganka (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
231863736 (Observed: 7/26/2024)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Gyroporus castaneus (Chestnut Bolete)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Gyroporaceae
Notes
Common Name: Chestnut Bolete
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
318054687 (Observed: 10/1/2025)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 200).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 257).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 196).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 575).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 247).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 157).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 275).
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Hericium erinaceus (Lions Mane Mushroom)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hericiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Lion's Mane Mushroom; Satyr’s Beard; Bearded Tooth; Pom-Pom Mushroom; Old Man's Beard
Synonyms: Steccherinum quercinum
Years Noted: 2018-2021; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Clark Greene; Clarke Green; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen; Stephanie Bernasconi
iNaturalist Observations:
104421437 (Observed: 10/16/2021)
18449453 (Observed: 11/17/2018)
71506620 (Observed: 10/11/2018)
63157720 (Observed: 10/10/2018)
63818367 (Observed: 10/23/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 200).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 471*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 293).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 368; 367*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 205).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 430).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 397).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Myxarium nucleatum (Crystal Brain)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hyaloriaceae
Notes
Common Name: Crystal Brain
Synonyms: Exidia nucleata; Naematelia nucleata; Tremella nucleata
Years Noted: 2018; 2020-2021; 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
172147535 (Observed: 7/6/2023)
40994691 (Observed: 3/29/2020)
100079121 (Observed: 11/1/2021)
49367430 (Observed: 6/12/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 312*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 383*).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Cantharellus cf. cibarius (Golden Chanterelle)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hydnaceae
Notes
Common Names: Golden Chanterelle; Common Chanterelle
Synonyms: Cantharellus amethysteus
Years Noted: 2018-2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
To date, a single population noted at the GNA.
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 177-178).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 2).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 250).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 192*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 140).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 131).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 387-388).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 249).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 126).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 132).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 358).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Cantharellus cinnabarinus (Cinnabar Red Chanterelle)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hydnaceae
Notes
Common Names: Cinnabar Red Chanterelle; Red Chanterelle
Years Noted: 2011; 2017-2019; 2023; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Gerry Hertel; Mae Basehore; Miranda Davies; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
174923884 (Observed: 7/25/2023)
70009205 (Observed: 7/24/2019)
70009014 (Observed: 8/14/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 250).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 190).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 141).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 132).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 388).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 151).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 253).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 113).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 133).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 362).
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Cantharellus minor (Small Chanterelle)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hydnaceae
Notes
Common Name: Small Chanterelle
Years Noted: 2018-2019; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Amy Maxcy; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
86907634 (Observed: 7/13/2021)
41066080 (Observed: 7/10/2019)
13711877 (Observed: 6/23/2001)
69828886 (Observed: 6/27/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 251).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 191*;193*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 144).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 133).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 391).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 248).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 114).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 135; 242*).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 361).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Multiclavula mucida (White Green-Algae Coral)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hydnaceae
Notes
Common Names: White Green-Algae Coral; Scum-Lover
Years Noted: 2020-2022; 2024-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
"This interesting fungus grows in symbiosis with algae (Coccomyxa) similar to lichens. While in true lichens algae are internal to fungi body, algae associated with Multiclavula mucida grow externally to the fungus on the same substratum. Algae can be observed like a thin layer of something green spreading around fungi sporocarps. M. mucida is also a rare example of symbiosis of a Basidiomycete and algae. Vast majority of lichens is an association of Ascomycete with algae." — https://mushroomobserver.org/observer/show_observation/157303.
This species has been noted in various parts of the Gordon forest and appears to be fairly common.
iNaturalist Observations:
253174879 (Observed: 11/25/2024)
137443152 (Observed: 9/27/2022)
66523280 (Observed: 12/13/2020)
66624827 (Observed: 12/15/2020)
70521633 (Observed: 3/3/2021)
95680690 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 120).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 280).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Laccaria laccata (The Deceiver)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hydnangiaceae
Notes
Common Names: The Deceiver; Common Laccaria; Deceiver Laccaria
Synonyms: Laccaria amethystea; Laccaria ohiensis; Laccaria tetraspora
Years Noted: 2018-2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
40809524 (Observed: 3/27/2019)
69833547 (Observed: 9/14/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 279).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 101).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 191*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 226).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 69).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 92).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Arrhenia epichysium (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Omphalia epichysium; Omphalina epichysium
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
41187287 (Observed: 4/9/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 142).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 103).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Cuphophyllus pratensis (Salmon Waxy Cap)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Notes
Common Names: Salmon Waxy Cap; Meadow Waxy Cap
Synonyms: Camarophyllus pratensis; Hygrocybe pratensis; Hygrocybe pratensis var. pallida; Hygrophorus pratensis var. pallidus
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 277).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 97).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 163).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 213).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 664).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 74).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Cuphophyllus virgineus (Snow White Waxcap)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Notes
Common Names: Snow White Waxcap; Snowy Waxcap
Synonyms: Camarophyllus virgineus; Hygrocybe virginea; Hygrophorus niveus; Hygrophorus virgineus
Years Noted: 2018; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
61904945 (Observed: 10/6/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 89*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 272).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 98).
Bessette, A. E., et al. (2012). Waxcap Mushrooms of Eastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 15*).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 98).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 214).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 76).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 84).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Gliophorus psittacinus (Parrot Waxcap)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Notes
Common Names: Parrot Waxcap; Parrot Mushroom
Synonyms: Hygrocybe psittacina; Hygrophorus psittacinus
Years Noted: 2018; 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kinsey Cuoco; Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
216166757 (Observed: 5/16/2024)
39852681 (Observed: 9/27/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 46).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 85).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 273).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 143).
Bessette, A. E., et al. (2012). Waxcap Mushrooms of Eastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 128-P).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 123).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 213).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 665).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 178*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Hygrocybe coccinea (Scarlet Waxcap)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Notes
Common Name: Scarlet Waxcap
Synonyms: Hygrophorus coccineus
Years Noted: 2018; 2026
Identified By: boletusreticulatus (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
376589511 (Observed: 6/29/2026)
41359148 (Observed: 10/11/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 45*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 270).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 130*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 180*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 80).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Hygrocybe conica (Witchs Hat)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Notes
Common Name: Witch's Hat
Synonyms: Hygrophorus conicus
Years Noted: 2019; 2023; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Maribeth Beatty
Also Noted By: Mae Basehore; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
376633904 (Observed: 6/29/2026)
175223846 (Observed: 7/27/2023)
29528603 (Observed: 7/25/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 44).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 269).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 128).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 180).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 211).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 76).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hygrocybe cuspidata (Persistent Waxcap)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Notes
Common Names: Persistent Waxcap; Acute Conic Waxy-cap; Sharply Conic Waxy-cap
Synonyms: Hygrocybe acutoconica var. cuspidata
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E., et al. (2012). Waxcap Mushrooms of Eastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 12).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 127*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 180*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 211).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Hygrocybe flavescens (Golden Waxtop)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Notes
Common Name: Golden Waxtop
Year Noted: 2026
Identified and First Noted By:
Also Noted By: mikupede
iNaturalist Observations:
365450971 (Observed: 5/26/2026)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 270).
Bessette, A. E., et al. (2013). Tricholomas of North America: A Mushroom Field Guide (Corrie Herring Hooks Series). Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 28; 101-102-P).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 129-S).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 181-S).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 78).
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca (False Chanterelle)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hygrophoropsidaceae
Notes
Common Name: False Chanterelle
Synonyms: Cantharellus aurantiacus; Clitocybe aurantiaca
Year Noted: 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
243647878 (Observed: 9/23/2024)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 43).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 252).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 99).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 215).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 669).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 87).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 138).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 87).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 359).
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Coltricia cinnamomea (Shiny Cinnamon Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Names: Shiny Cinnamon Polypore; Tiger's Eye Polypore
Synonyms: Boletus cinnamomeus; Polyporus cinnamomeus
Years Noted: 2018-2019; 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger; Maribeth Beatty; Miranda Davies; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Seemingly, fairly common at the GNA, but easily missed.
iNaturalist Observations:
175251666 (Observed: 7/27/2023)
172515000 (Observed: 7/11/2023)
70005616 (Observed: 8/14/2018)
40132910 (Observed: 8/29/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 428).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 135).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 100).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 293).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 145).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 450).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 351*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 349).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Fomitiporia punctata (Elbowpatch Crust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Name: Elbowpatch Crust
Synonyms: Phellinus punctatus
Years Noted: 2017-2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Miranda Davies;
iNaturalist Observations:
41049333 (Observed: 10/25/2019)
66431013 (Observed: 12/10/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Fulvifomes robiniae (Cracked Cap Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Names: Cracked Cap Polypore; Locust Polypore
Synonyms: Fomes robiniae; Phellinus robiniae
Years Noted: 2017-2022; 2024; 2026
Identified By: Tug DeLuce
First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty; mikupede; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
361455961 (Observed: 5/14/2026)
140252895 (Observed: 10/27/2022)
39926080 (Observed: 10/8/2019)
53099572 (Observed: 7/14/2020)
70522651 (Observed: 3/3/2021)
64129415 (Observed: 11/3/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 277).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 317).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 305).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 332).
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Fuscoporia gilva (Mustard-yellow Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Names: Mustard-yellow Polypore; Annual Shelf Fungus
Synonyms: Boletus gilvus; Hapalopilus gilvus; Phellinus gilvus; Polyporus gilvus
Years Noted: 2017-2022; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; kappakatch21; ollieoutside
iNaturalist Observations:
383758741 (Observed: 8/20/2025)
41947111 (Observed: 4/11/2020)
96373704 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
42310060 (Observed: 6/17/2019)
58995234 (Observed: 9/8/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 582).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 443).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 278).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 140).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 316).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 305).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 475).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hydnoporia diffissa (Glue Crust Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Name: Glue Crust Fungus
Years Noted: 2022; 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
238818554 (Observed: 8/30/2024)
109284436 (Observed: 3/23/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hydnoporia olivacea (Brown-toothed Crust Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Names: Brown-toothed Crust Fungus; Toothed Oak Crust
Synonyms: Hydnochaete olivacea; Hymenochaetopsis olivacea; Irpex cinnamomeus; Pseudochaete olivacea
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2020-2023; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
376943274 (Observed: 6/29/2026)
257250271 (Observed: 1/2/2025)
146494568 (Observed: 1/11/2023)
122937852 (Observed: 6/21/2022)
90810912 (Observed: 8/4/2021)
51628842 (Observed: 7/1/2020)
66309223 (Observed: 12/8/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 284).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 438).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hydnoporia tabacina (Reddish-brown Crust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Names: Reddish-brown Crust; Willow Glue
Synonyms: Hymenochaete badioferruginea; Hymenochaete tabacina; Hymenochaetopsis tabacina
Years Noted: 2017; 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Miranda Davies;
iNaturalist Observations:
146334285 (Observed: 1/11/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 606*).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 284*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 439).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Hymenochaetaceae Indet. #1. (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
69833955 (Observed: 9/14/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Pseudoinonotus dryadeus (Oak Bracket)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Names: Oak Bracket; Weeping Polypore
Synonyms: Inonotus dryadeus; Polyporus dryadeus
Year Noted: 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
246303995 (Observed: 10/7/2024)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 569*).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 281).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 291).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 115).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 224).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 466).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Xanthoporia radiata (Alder Bracket)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Notes
Common Name: Alder Bracket
Synonyms: Inonotus radiatus; Mensularia radiata; Polyporus radiatus; Polyporus radiatus var. cephalanthi
Years Noted: 2017-2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 569*).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 150).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 475*).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 310).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 380*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Galerina marginata (Deadly Galerina)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenogastraceae
Notes
Common Names: Deadly Galerina; Funeral Bell: UK
Synonyms: Galerina autumnalis
Years Noted: 2018-2021; 2024-2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
330346698 (Observed: 11/18/2024)
270875579 (Observed: 4/16/2025)
39850957 (Observed: 4/18/2018)
83637820 (Observed: 6/18/2021)
63334310 (Observed: 10/23/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 154).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 168; 167*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 178).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 187).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 208).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Gymnopilus luteus (Yellow Gymnopilus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenogastraceae
Notes
Common Name: Yellow Gymnopilus
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
100172951 (Observed: 11/3/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 155*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 172*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 187).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 196).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 35).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 209).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata (Psilocybe Ovoid)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Hymenogastraceae
Notes
Common Name: Psilocybe Ovoid
Year Noted: 2020
Identified By: Alan Rockefeller (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
66102045 (Observed: 12/4/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Crucibulum laeve (Common Birds Nest Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Incertae sedis
Notes
Common Names: Common Bird's Nest Fungus; White-egg Bird's Nest
Synonyms: Crucibulum vulgare; Nidularia crucibulum
Years Noted: 2018-2020; 2022; 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
250922892 (Observed: 11/8/2024)
138289937 (Observed: 10/7/2022)
121904055 (Observed: 6/15/2022)
66629091 (Observed: 12/15/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 504).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 97).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 335).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 343).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 165).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 828).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 460).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 141).
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Ductifera pululahuana (White Jelly Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Incertae sedis
Notes
Common Name: White Jelly Fungus
Synonyms: Exidia alba; Sebacina pululahuana
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
43146871 (Observed: 10/3/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 429).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 26*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 364).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 170).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Fistulina americana (American Beefsteak Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Incertae sedis
Notes
Common Name: American Beefsteak Fungus
Year Noted: 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: mikupede;
iNaturalist Observations:
385983782 (Observed: 7/28/2026)
386040034 (Observed: 7/28/2026)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Gloioxanthomyces nitidus (Nested Waxcap)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Incertae sedis
Notes
Common Name: Nested Waxcap
Synonyms: Gliophorus nitidus; Hydrocybe nitida; Hygrocybe nitida; Hygrophorus nitidus
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
42333629 (Observed: 8/7/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 272).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 95*,129*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 81).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Megacollybia rodmanii (Eastern American Platterful Mushroom)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Incertae sedis
Notes
Common Name: Eastern American Platterful Mushroom
Synonyms: Megacollybia rodmani
Years Noted: 2019-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
49757663 (Observed: 6/15/2020)
70008750 (Observed: 6/7/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 207).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 112).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 275).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 114).
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Mucronella calva (Swarming Spine)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Incertae sedis
Notes
Common Name: Swarming Spine
Synonyms: Isaria hydnoides; Mucronella aggregata; Mucronella calva var. aggregata
Year Noted: 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
345156585 (Observed: 3/25/2026)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Trichaptum biforme (Violet-toothed Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Incertae sedis
Notes
Common Name: Violet-toothed Polypore
Synonyms: Coriolus prolificans; Polyporus biformis; Polyporus menandianus; Polystictus biformis
Years Noted: 2017-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long; Ariana Rivellini; CAGksq; Kathryn Krueger; kojo1019; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen; Stephanie Bernasconi
Comments:
One of the most common and abundant bracket fungi at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
379481291 (Observed: 7/8/2026)
104421428 (Observed: 10/16/2021)
127264957 (Observed: 7/21/2022)
18448116 (Observed: 11/17/2018)
104408932 (Observed: 1/4/2022)
85456666 (Observed: 7/2/2021)
46023384 (Observed: 5/12/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 434).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 148).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 252).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 354).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 326).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 375).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 490).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 387).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 328).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
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cf. Inocybe tahquamenonensis (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Inocybaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2013
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: William Ricci
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 296).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 186*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 212).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 239).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Crepidotus applanatus (Flat Crep)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Inocybaceae
Notes
Common Names: Flat Crep; Soft-skinned Crepidotus; Flat Oysterling
Synonyms: Crepidotus malachius
Years Noted: 2017-2024; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kinsey Cuoco; Miranda Davies; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
246311497 (Observed: 10/3/2024)
170865855 (Observed: 7/3/2023)
135283530 (Observed: 9/16/2022)
92396469 (Observed: 8/24/2021)
47665250 (Observed: 5/28/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 273).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 220).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 152).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 162).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 164).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 636).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 243).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Crepidotus crocophyllus (Yellow-gilled Crep)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Inocybaceae
Notes
Common Names: Yellow-gilled Crep; Saffron Crep; Saffron Oysterling
Synonyms: Crepidotus appalachianensis; Crepidotus subaureifolius
Years Noted: 2018; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty; Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
96933670 (Observed: 10/1/2021)
96382566 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
64041921 (Observed: 7/30/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 272*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 221).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 153*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 164).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 243).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 18*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 210).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Crepidotus mollis (Peeling Oysterling)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Inocybaceae
Notes
Common Names: Peeling Oysterling; Soft Slipper Mushroom; Jelly Crep; Flabby Crepidotus
Years Noted: 2011; 2017-2020; 2022; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Gerry Hertel;
iNaturalist Observations:
47963119 (Observed: 5/30/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 272).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 220).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 153).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 162*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 637).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 290).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 242).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 18).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 210*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Flammulaster erinaceellus (Powder-scale Pholiota)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Inocybaceae
Notes
Common Name: Powder-scale Pholiota
Synonyms: Phaeomarasmius erinaceellus
Year Noted: 2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
67249937 (Observed: 6/7/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 222).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 87*, 92*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 176).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 711).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Phaeomarasmius erinaceus (Hedgehog Scalycap)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Inocybaceae
Notes
Common Name: Hedgehog Scalycap
Year Noted: 2020
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
62192519 (Observed: 10/9/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Pseudosperma sororium (Corn Silk Inocybe)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Inocybaceae
Notes
Common Names: Corn Silk Inocybe; Pungent Fiber Head
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
58993360 (Observed: 9/8/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 632).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Simocybe centunculus (Dingy Twiglet)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Inocybaceae
Notes
Common Name: Dingy Twiglet
Synonyms: Naucoria centunculus; Ramicola centuncula
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: CAGksq;
iNaturalist Observations:
104421423 (Observed: 10/16/2021)
95685559 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 158).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 357).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 232).
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Trametopsis cervina (Deer-colored Trametes)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Irpiciaceae
Notes
Common Name: Deer-colored Trametes
Synonyms: Trametes cervina
Year Noted: 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
173763637 (Observed: 7/19/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 352).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
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Scytinostroma artocreas (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Lachnocladiaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Licrostroma subgiganteum
Years Noted: 2017; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
320890301 (Observed: 10/14/2025)
59666814 (Observed: 12/20/2017)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hydnocristella himantia (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Lentariaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Mycoacia himantia
Year Noted: 2026
Identified and First Noted By:
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
392465121 (Observed: 8/18/2026)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Lentaria byssiseda (Cotton-base Coral)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Lentariaceae
Notes
Common Name: Cotton-base Coral
Years Noted: 2018; 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
139516992 (Observed: 10/20/2022)
39572589 (Observed: 10/11/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 120).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 304*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 405).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Apioperdon pyriforme (Pear-shapped Puffball)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Lycoperdaceae
Notes
Common Names: Pear-shapped Puffball; Stump Puffball
Synonyms: Lycoperdon pyriforme; Morganella pyriformis
Years Noted: 2017-2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec; CAGksq; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen; ryankg7
Comments:
Seemingly, the most common and abundant puffball at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
104421447 (Observed: 10/16/2021)
61779457 (Observed: 10/4/2020)
41358971 (Observed: 10/10/2018)
56454885 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
59366390 (Observed: 9/12/2020)
61938267 (Observed: 10/6/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 496).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 90).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 455).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 328).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 348; 347*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 281).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. 231).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 826).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 373).
Marrone, T. and W. E. Sturgeon (2016). Mushrooms of the Northeast: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms. Cambridge, MN, Adventure Publications (p. 230).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 333).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. 521).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 148).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Calvatia craniiformis (Skull Shaped Puffball)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Lycoperdaceae
Notes
Common Names: Skull Shaped Puffball; Brain-like Puffball
Synonyms: Bovista craniiformis
Year Noted: 2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
186841027 (Observed: 10/6/2023)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 822).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 403).
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Lyophyllum decastes (Fried Chicken Mushroom)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Lyophyllaceae
Notes
Common Names: Fried Chicken Mushroom; Clustered Domecap
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 62).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 281).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 130).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 267).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 768).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 56).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 251).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Baeospora myosura (Conifer Cone Baeospora)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Conifer Cone Baeospora; Conifercone Cap
Year Noted: 2022
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Kathryn Krueger
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
136936810 (Observed: 9/27/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 260).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 120).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 156).
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Crinipellis zonata (Zoned Hairy Parachute)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Zoned Hairy Parachute
Synonyms: Collybia zonata
Years Noted: 2018; 2026
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Nur Ritter & Paige Vermeulen
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
382331604 (Observed: 7/17/2026)
57537345 (Observed: 8/15/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Gerronema strombodes (Golden-Gilled Gerronema)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Golden-Gilled Gerronema; Gray Gerronema
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2020-2023
Identified By: Alexandra Hodowanec
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long; Jared KIine; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
121902183 (Observed: 6/15/2022)
87612631 (Observed: 7/18/2021)
56789610 (Observed: 8/17/2020)
69992307 (Observed: 7/27/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 159).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 79).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 98).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 169).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 183).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 760).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 92).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 128).
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Marasmius capillaris (Dead Leaf Marasmius)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Dead Leaf Marasmius
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2020-2021; 2023; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
396739674 (Observed: 9/2/2026)
92398277 (Observed: 8/24/2021)
56506297 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 187*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 265).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 132*; 138*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 269).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 774*).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 158*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 133*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Marasmius epiphyllus (Leaf Parachute)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Leaf Parachute
Synonyms: Agaricus squamula; Marasmius squamula; Merulius squamula
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 265).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Marasmius rotula (Pinwheel Marasmius)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Pinwheel Marasmius; Collared Parachute; Horse Hair Fungus; Little Wheel
Years Noted: 2018-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
39890281 (Observed: 9/27/2018)
56973801 (Observed: 8/19/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 187).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 265).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 201).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 132).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 272).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 774).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 90).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 158).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 133).
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Marasmius siccus (Orange Pinwheel Marasmius)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Orange Pinwheel Marasmius
Years Noted: 2017-2021; 2023; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Alexandra Hodowanec
Also Noted By: cambam111; Jonathan Blithe; Maribeth Beatty cambam111 (iNaturalist); Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Marasmiaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
396743311 (Observed: 9/1/2026)
301663843 (Observed: 7/27/2025)
177432840 (Observed: 8/8/2023)
92396721 (Observed: 8/24/2021)
56450064 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 182*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 263).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 132).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 212).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 273).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 775).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 90).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Marasmius strictipes (Orange-yellow Marasmius)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Orange-yellow Marasmius
Synonyms: Collybia strictipes
Years Noted: 2018-2019
Identified By: Walt Sturgeon (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
39853035 (Observed: 9/27/2018)
41193715 (Observed: 5/7/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 133).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 175*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 274).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 90).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Marasmius sullivantii (Small Orange Marasmius)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Small Orange Marasmius
Years Noted: 2022-2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kinsey Cuoco;
iNaturalist Observations:
217745817 (Observed: 5/23/2024)
170892460 (Observed: 6/30/2023)
175227459 (Observed: 7/27/2023)
119770970 (Observed: 5/31/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 131*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 213).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 274).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 90).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 136*).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Pleurocybella porrigens (Angels Wings)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Name: Angel's Wings
Synonyms: Pleurotus porrigens
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 36).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 292).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 107).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 230*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 792).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 17*; 26*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 236*).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 117).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Tetrapyrgos nigripes (Blackfoot Parachute)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Marasmiaceae
Notes
Common Names: Blackfoot Parachute; Black-stalked Marasmius
Synonyms: Agaricus nigripes; Heliomyces nigripes; Marasmiellus nigripes
Years Noted: 2018-2021; 2023-2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Grant Sabadish; Mycah Choby; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
263906745 (Observed: 9/17/2018)
183219122 (Observed: 9/13/2023)
175229754 (Observed: 7/27/2023)
98133586 (Observed: 10/13/2021)
69826593 (Observed: 10/9/2018)
41067865 (Observed: 7/10/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 196).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 264).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 196).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 138).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 211*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 370).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 88).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Hydnopolyporus fimbriatus (Poretooth Rosette)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meripilaceae
Notes
Common Name: Poretooth Rosette
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
98308163 (Observed: 10/15/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
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Meripilus sumstinei (Black-staining Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meripilaceae
Notes
Common Names: Black-staining Polypore; Giant Polypore: UK
Years Noted: 2017-2020; 2022-2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger;
iNaturalist Observations:
59723902 (Observed: 9/15/2020)
127267499 (Observed: 7/21/2022)
42800204 (Observed: 7/25/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 258-S).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 225).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 312-S; 303*-S).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 276).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 178).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 312).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Physisporinus Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meripilaceae
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2020
Identified By: Garrett Taylor (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
65104749 (Observed: 11/17/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Rigidoporus crocatus (Crazy Porecrust*)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meripilaceae
Notes
Common Name: Crazy Porecrust*
Synonyms: Physisporinus crocatus; Poria crocata; Poria nigrescens
Years Noted: 2019; 2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Note: The common name was assigned by GNA Staff.
iNaturalist Observations:
239775666 (Observed: 2/7/2019)
198234321 (Observed: 2/2/2024)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
O'Reilly, P. (2016). Fascinated by Fungi: Exploring the History, Mystery, Facts, and Fiction of the Underworld Kingdom of Mushrooms. Llandysul, UK, First Nature (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
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cf. Hyphoderma setigerum (Isonyhäkkä: in Finland)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Isonyhäkkä: in Finland
Synonyms: Odontia cristulata; Odontia setigera; Peniophora aspera; Peniophora odontioides; Peniophora setigera; Peniophora subtestacea; Thelephora setigera
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 111).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Abortiporus biennis (Blushing Rosette)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Blushing Rosette
Synonyms: Heteroporus biennis; Polyporus biennis
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
92524860 (Observed: 8/25/2021)
81414847 (Observed: 6/2/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 253).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 59).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 23).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 80).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 353).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
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Bjerkandera adusta (Smoky Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Names: Smoky Polypore; Scorched Bracket; Smoky Bracket
Synonyms: Polyporus adustus; Polyporus crispus
Years Noted: 2017-2018; 2022-2024
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
246305178 (Observed: 10/7/2024)
176460201 (Observed: 7/28/2023)
137673221 (Observed: 10/5/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 596).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 151).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 262).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 70).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 107).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 445).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hydnophlebia chrysorhiza (Spreading Yellow Tooth)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Names: Spreading Yellow Tooth; Orange Cord Crust
Synonyms: Hydnum chrysocomum; Mycoacia fragilissima; Oxydontia fragilissima; Phanerochaete chrysorhiza
Years Noted: 2018-2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini;
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Corticiaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
82470375 (Observed: 6/10/2021)
56803472 (Observed: 8/17/2020)
64259777 (Observed: 11/5/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 423).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Hypochnicium bombycinum (Buff Crust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Buff Crust
Synonyms: Corticium bombycinum; Thelephora bombycina
Years Noted: 2017-2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Corticiaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
64136740 (Observed: 11/3/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 419).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Irpex lacteus (Milk-white Toothed Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Milk-white Toothed Polypore
Synonyms: Irpex sinuosus; Irpiciporus lacteus; Polyporus tulipiferae; Poria tulipiferae
Years Noted: 2017-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
One of the most common and abundant crust fungi at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
343623449 (Observed: 3/17/2026)
99546943 (Observed: 10/26/2021)
95783100 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
49065826 (Observed: 6/9/2020)
51629262 (Observed: 7/1/2020)
66630985 (Observed: 12/15/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 436).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 250).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 199).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 326*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 467).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Zhou, L.-W., et al. (2016). Polypore diversity in North America with an annotated checklist. Mycological Progress 15(17): 771–790. (p. 1).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Irpiciporus mollis (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2025
Identified and First Noted By:
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
322461861 (Observed: 10/18/2025)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Mycoacia Indet. #1.
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name:
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
99490705 (Observed: 10/26/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Mycoaciella uda (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Mycoacia uda; Sarcodontia uda
Year Noted: 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
326073983 (Observed: 11/11/2025)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Phlebia coccineofulva (Scarlet Waxcrust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Scarlet Waxcrust
Synonyms: Peniophora coccineofulva
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
44476251 (Observed: 10/4/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Phlebia radiata (Wrinkled Crust Fungus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Wrinkled Crust Fungus
Synonyms: Phlebia merismoides
Years Noted: 2017-2020; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty; Paige Vermeulen
iNaturalist Observations:
322751918 (Observed: 10/23/2025)
322565295 (Observed: 10/22/2025)
41064194 (Observed: 10/25/2019)
41244195 (Observed: 11/9/2018)
64136525 (Observed: 11/3/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 152).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 307).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 424).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Phlebia rufa (Red Waxcrust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Red Waxcrust
Synonyms: Merulius rufus
Years Noted: 2018-2019
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Maribeth Beatty
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 152).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. Loc 13158).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Phlebia tremellosa (Trembling Crust)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Names: Trembling Crust; Trembling Merulius; Jelly Rot Fungus
Synonyms: Merulius tremellosus
Years Noted: 2017-2020; 2022; 2025-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini;
iNaturalist Observations:
379485440 (Observed: 7/8/2026)
330468245 (Observed: 2/15/2019)
141994306 (Observed: 10/27/2022)
138428541 (Observed: 10/11/2022)
93048518 (Observed: 12/2/2018)
61910830 (Observed: 10/6/2020)
41048669 (Observed: 10/25/2019)
42659660 (Observed: 6/3/2019)
63338879 (Observed: 10/23/2020)
65101243 (Observed: 11/17/2020)
66390806 (Observed: 12/10/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 437).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 152).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 264).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 313; 292*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 307).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 421).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. 291).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Sarcodontia setosa (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Synonyms: Hydnum setosum; Mycoacia setosa
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 473).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 291*).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Steccherinum ochraceum (Ochre Spreading Tooth)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: Ochre Spreading Tooth
Synonyms: Hydnum ochraceum
Years Noted: 2017-2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Formerly placed in the Hydnaceae and in the Meruliaceae.
iNaturalist Observations:
142312298 (Observed: 11/17/2022)
140887540 (Observed: 10/20/2022)
106935772 (Observed: 2/17/2022)
71577934 (Observed: 3/19/2021)
100068686 (Observed: 11/1/2021)
66630356 (Observed: 12/15/2020)
67720872 (Observed: 1/7/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 475).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 128).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 318).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 360).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 437).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Steccherinum reniforme (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2019
Identified By: Django Grootmyers (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Comments:
Note from D. Grootmyers on iNaturalist: "What we've been calling Steccherinum subrawakense is the same as Metuloidea reniformis AKA Steccherinum reniforme. See: Westphalen, M. C., Motato-Vásquez, V., Tomšovský, M., & Gugliotta, A. M. (2021). Additions to the knowledge of hydnoid Steccherinaceae: Cabalodontia, Etheirodon, Metuloidea, and Steccherinum. Mycologia, 1-16."
iNaturalist Observations:
64041607 (Observed: 10/16/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. and D. G. B. Smith, Arleen R. (2021). Polypores and Similar Fungi of Eastern and Central North America. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. 321-S).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Vitreoporus dichrous (Gelatinous-pored Polypore)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Meruliaceae
Notes
Common Names: Gelatinous-pored Polypore; Bicolored Bracket
Synonyms: Caloporus dichrous; Gloeoporus dichrous; Polyporus dichrous
Years Noted: 2017-2022; 2026
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
341275190 (Observed: 3/4/2026)
105619697 (Observed: 1/25/2022)
39461955 (Observed: 2/15/2019)
65953419 (Observed: 12/1/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 552*).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 392*).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Ellis, M. B. and J. P. Ellis (1990). Fungi Without Gills (Hymenocetes and Gassteromycetes) - An Identification Handbook. New York, NY, Chapman and Hall (p. 95).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 184).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 449).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 318).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Basidopus tenerrimus (Frosty Bonnet)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Mycenaceae
Notes
Common Name: Frosty Bonnet
Synonyms: Mycena tenerrima
Year Noted: 2022
Identified By: Nur Ritter
First Noted By: Nur Ritter & Kathryn Krueger
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
329592218 (Observed: 8/24/2022)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Hemimycena Indet. #1. (Bonnet)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Mycenaceae
Notes
Common Name: Bonnet
Year Noted: 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
92394279 (Observed: 8/24/2021)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Mycena corticola (Bark Mycena)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Mycenaceae
Notes
Common Name: Bark Mycena
Years Noted: 2018-2019; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long;
Comments:
Probably much more common at the GNA than the relative lack of observations suggests; but, this is a small species that likely goes unnoticed.
iNaturalist Observations:
316805330 (Observed: 9/26/2025)
43347042 (Observed: 10/10/2018)
70496559 (Observed: 9/13/2019)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. 225;227).
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette and D. W. Fischer (1997). Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press (p. 209; 301).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 282).
Laessoe, T. (2013). How to Identify and Gather Wild Mushrooms and Other Fungi New York, NY, DK Publishing (p. N/A).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 158*).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Mycena crocea (Walnut Mycena)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Mycenaceae
Notes
Common Names: Walnut Mycena; Nut Mycena
Years Noted: 2018; 2020-2023
Identified By: Cara Coulter (iNaturalist)
First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Alex Desjardines; Paige Vermeulen
Comments:
We originally called the material at the Gordon Mycena luteopallens. However, Cara Coulter (iNaturalist, and vice President of the WPAMC) annotated one of our iNaturalist observations as follows: 'The type species for Mycena luteopallens was actually a Hygrocybe, and not a nut growing Mycena. Mycena crocea was/is commonly misidentified as M. luteopallens. Consesus is that these are now M. crocea.'
iNaturalist Observations:
97009149 (Observed: 10/1/2021)
136938338 (Observed: 9/27/2022)
96372792 (Observed: 9/24/2021)
61136310 (Observed: 9/28/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 216; 215*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. N/A).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 138).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Mycena haematopus (Bleeding Mycena)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Mycenaceae
Notes
Common Names: Bleeding Mycena; Burgundydrop Bonnet
Synonyms: Agaricus haematopus
Years Noted: 2017; 2020-2022; 2025
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Kathryn Krueger; Maribeth Beatty;
iNaturalist Observations:
138289300 (Observed: 10/7/2022)
96378941 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
42678465 (Observed: 11/7/2017)
61167772 (Observed: 9/28/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 286).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. N/A).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 284).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 781).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 94).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 140).
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Mycena inclinata (Clustered Bonnet)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Mycenaceae
Notes
Common Name: Clustered Bonnet
Synonyms: Mycena galericulata var. calopus
Years Noted: 2018; 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: ; ryankg7
iNaturalist Observations:
61779545 (Observed: 10/4/2020)
59724674 (Observed: 9/15/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 200*).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 134).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 285).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 780*).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 94).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 139).
Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that the species is only mentioned on that page.
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Mycena leana (Golden Fairy Helmet)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Mycenaceae
Notes
Common Names: Golden Fairy Helmet; Orange Mycena; Lea's Mycena
Synonyms: Mycena leaiana
Years Noted: 2007; 2011-2012; 2016; 2018-2026
Identified and First Noted By: Lauren Levy
Also Noted By: alexmumma; Chris Smith; Gerry Hertel; Grant Sabadish; Jared KIine; Maeve Dowd; Maribeth Beatty; Matt Desko; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Rachel Resuta; Regan; Ryan Gehman; ryankg7
Comments:
One of the most common and easily recognized gilled fungi at the GNA.
iNaturalist Observations:
396518723 (Observed: 9/1/2026)
173975872 (Observed: 7/21/2023)
225310718 (Observed: 9/24/2016)
183218683 (Observed: 9/13/2023)
56892143 (Observed: 8/18/2020)
186840425 (Observed: 10/6/2023)
99450358 (Observed: 10/23/2018)
97367370 (Observed: 10/6/2021)
91782524 (Observed: 8/19/2021)
56433826 (Observed: 8/14/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 202).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 288).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 135).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 217).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 286).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 781).
Lincoff, G. H. and G. Pacioni (1981). Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms New York, NY, Simon and Schuster, Inc. (p. N/A).
Phillips, R. (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books, Ltd. (p. 98).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 159).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 144).
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Mycena semivestipes (No Common Name)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Mycenaceae
Notes
Common Name: No Common Name
Year Noted: 2018
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
iNaturalist Observations:
69995430 (Observed: 7/27/2018)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. N/A).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 136).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. N/A).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 289).
Roberts, P. and S. Evans (2011). The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World. Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press (p. N/A).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. N/A).
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Panellus stipticus (Luminescent Panellus)
Group: Fungi
Type: Basidiomycota
Family: Mycenaceae
Notes
Common Names: Luminescent Panellus; Bitter Oysterling
Synonyms: Panus stipticus
Years Noted: 2017-2023
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Noah Long;
iNaturalist Observations:
188175942 (Observed: 10/19/2023)
144473273 (Observed: 12/14/2022)
88191069 (Observed: 12/17/2019)
99729108 (Observed: 10/28/2021)
96383629 (Observed: 9/21/2021)
41029360 (Observed: 3/29/2020)
Literature:
Arora, D. (1991). All That the Rain Promises, and More ... A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms. Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press (p. N/A).
Baroni, T. J. (2017). Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 216).
Barron, G. (2014). Mushrooms of Northeast North America. Edmonton, Canada, Partners Publishing and Lone Pine Media Productions (p. 296).
Bessette, A. E. B., Arleen R. Bessette (2018). Mushrooms of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Press (p. 105).
Beug, M. W., et al. (2014). Ascomycete Fungi of North America. A Mushroom Reference Guide. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press (p. N/A).
Elliot, T. F. and S. L. Stephenson (2018). Mushrooms of the Southeast. Portland, OR, Timber Press (p. 222; 220*; 240*).
Kuo, M. and A. S. Methven (2014). Mushrooms of the Midwest, University of Illinois Press (p. 294).
Lincoff, G. H. (1981). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf/Chanticleer Press (p. 790).
Roody, W. C. (2003). Mushrooms of West Virginian and the Central Appalachians. Lexington, KY, The University Press of Kentucky (p. 23).
Russell, B. (2017). Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Revised and Expanded Edition, Penn State Press (p. 234).
Sturgeon, W. E. (2018). Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide. Athens, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 170).
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