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Fungi of Chula Vista, CA

The fungi most often spotted near Chula Vista, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

6,959
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi

Naturalists have logged 6,959 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Chula Vista. The most frequently seen is the Green-spored Parasol, with 750 recorded sightings.

Most-observed fungi near Chula Vista

Green-spored Parasol
Chlorophyllum molybdites
750 observations · iNaturalist
Western Jack-o'-lantern
Omphalotus olivascens
700 observations · iNaturalist
Western Hardwood Sulphur Shelf
Laetiporus gilbertsonii
452 observations · iNaturalist
Splitgill Mushroom
Schizophyllum commune
280 observations · iNaturalist
Chip Cherries
Leratiomyces ceres
257 observations · iNaturalist
Hairy Curtain Crust
Stereum hirsutum
249 observations · iNaturalist
Stubble Rosegill
Volvopluteus gloiocephalus
235 observations · iNaturalist
Springtime Amanita
Amanita velosa
231 observations · iNaturalist
Ganoderma polychromum
Ganoderma polychromum
198 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Milkcap
Lactarius alnicola
181 observations · iNaturalist
Woodchip Morel
Morchella rufobrunnea
181 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Cobblestone Lichen
Acarospora socialis
179 observations · iNaturalist
Flowerpot Parasol
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
172 observations · iNaturalist
Milky Conecap
Conocybe apala
139 observations · iNaturalist
Coyote Brush Rust
Puccinia evadens
139 observations · iNaturalist
Oak-loving Elfin Saddle
Helvella dryophila
121 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
120 observations · iNaturalist
Common Fieldcap
Agrocybe pediades
117 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Fieldcap
Bolbitius titubans
110 observations · iNaturalist
Blewit
Collybia nuda
102 observations · iNaturalist
Lantern Stinkhorn
Lysurus mokusin
99 observations · iNaturalist
Common Greenshield Lichen
Flavoparmelia caperata
95 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Brittlestem
Candolleomyces candolleanus
92 observations · iNaturalist
Dune Stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
90 observations · iNaturalist
Oak-loving Bolete
Xerocomellus dryophilus
87 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Candy Cap
Lactarius rufulus
86 observations · iNaturalist
Turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
81 observations · iNaturalist
Dimelaena radiata
Dimelaena radiata
81 observations · iNaturalist
Blushing Bride Amanita
Amanita novinupta
79 observations · iNaturalist
Oak-loving Gymnopus
Gymnopus dryophilus
74 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Stainer
Agaricus xanthodermus
73 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow-gilled Gymnopilus
Gymnopilus luteofolius
73 observations · iNaturalist
Rosy Navel
Contumyces rosellus
73 observations · iNaturalist
Mower's Mushroom
Panaeolus foenisecii
73 observations · iNaturalist
Western Destroying Angel
Amanita ocreata
70 observations · iNaturalist
Field Bird's Nest Fungus
Cyathus olla
68 observations · iNaturalist
Oakmoss
Evernia prunastri
67 observations · iNaturalist
Sandy Stilt-puffball
Battarrea phalloides
66 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Inkcap
Montagnea arenaria
59 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Ear
Naematelia aurantia
58 observations · iNaturalist
Liver Bolete
Suillellus amygdalinus
56 observations · iNaturalist
Honey Mushroom
Armillaria mellea
53 observations · iNaturalist
Flocculose Inkcap
Coprinellus flocculosus
53 observations · iNaturalist
Niebla ceruchis
Niebla ceruchis
52 observations · iNaturalist
Live Oak Witches' Broom Fungus
Cystotheca lanestris
51 observations · iNaturalist
Cumberland Rock Shield
Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia
51 observations · iNaturalist
Hare's Foot Inkcap
Coprinopsis lagopus
49 observations · iNaturalist
Woven-spored Microlichen
Texosporium sancti-jacobi
47 observations · iNaturalist
Gasteroid Agaricus
Agaricus deserticola
45 observations · iNaturalist
Gumtree Deceiver
Laccaria fraterna
45 observations · iNaturalist

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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