This page lists all the mushroom species for which I have photos. In some cases, I can only really be sure of the genus. Also; since i'm an amateur and not a highly paid, professional mushroom hunter, I could easily be wrong with some of these identifications.
A great resource for identifying mushrooms is a book "Mushrooms Demystified" by David Arora. It's the perfect book for the California mushroom hunter; it covers almost all the local species. The common names in this list were taken from this book, common names in your area may differ; ask the mushroom when in doubt.
Amanita pantherina Panther Amanita
Cantharellus cibarius Chanterelle
Hygrocybe coccinea Righteous Red Waxy Cap
Pseudohydnum gelatinosum Toothed Jelly Fungus
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My original identification, a Green Waxy Cap, was incorrect. They are most likely "Jelly Babies". They have a variability in color, but I could not tell whether this was due to age or "waterloggedness". |
Helvella lacunosa Black Elfin Saddle
Gomphus floccosus Woolly Chanterelle
Ramaria sp? A white Coral Mushroom
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I could not find such a fine white coral mushroom in my book. They were growing everywhere, and pose quite a challenge to get proper exposure. |
Mycena capillaris? Miniscule Mycena
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Lots of mycena mushrooms fit the "itty bitty mushroom" description. This species has a black or very dark brown, thread like stem and grows exclusively on tanoak leaves. |
Mycena sp. Some Woodloving Mycena
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Although I haven't identified them, they are very pretty, backlit pictures, unusual for mushroom photographs. |