Fungi of Colorado
The fungi most often spotted in Colorado, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
13,840
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi
Naturalists have logged 13,840 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Colorado. The most frequently seen is the Fly Agaric, with 3,160 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi in Colorado
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
3,160 observations · iNaturalist
Ruby Porcini
Boletus rubriceps
971 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
729 observations · iNaturalist
dune stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
550 observations · iNaturalist
Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Rusavskia elegans
548 observations · iNaturalist
mica cap
Coprinellus micaceus
394 observations · iNaturalist
aspen bolete
Leccinum insigne
386 observations · iNaturalist
Dryad's Saddle
Cerioporus squamosus
385 observations · iNaturalist
shingled hedgehog
Sarcodon imbricatus
343 observations · iNaturalist
Frosted Rock Tripe
Umbilicaria americana
325 observations · iNaturalist
Conifer Mazegill
Gloeophyllum sepiarium
311 observations · iNaturalist
Schrenk's Red-Belt Conk
Fomitopsis schrenkii
287 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Rock Posy
Rhizoplaca chrysoleuca
280 observations · iNaturalist
Powdered Sunshine Lichen
Vulpicida pinastri
209 observations · iNaturalist
Stonewall Rim Lichen
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
206 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Puffball
Calvatia booniana
202 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
201 observations · iNaturalist
Aspen Bracket
Phellinus tremulae
192 observations · iNaturalist
gold cobblestone lichen
Pleopsidium flavum
180 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Firedot Lichen
Xanthomendoza trachyphylla
179 observations · iNaturalist
Veiled Polypore
Cryptoporus volvatus
177 observations · iNaturalist
common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
172 observations · iNaturalist
Rainbow Chanterelle
Cantharellus roseocanus
171 observations · iNaturalist
fairy ring marasmius
Marasmius oreades
166 observations · iNaturalist
Spring Orange Peel Fungus
Caloscypha fulgens
160 observations · iNaturalist
common stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus
159 observations · iNaturalist
black knot
Apiosporina morbosa
154 observations · iNaturalist
Bristly Beard Lichen
Usnea hirta
145 observations · iNaturalist
Western Painted Suillus
Suillus lakei
143 observations · iNaturalist
Hooded Sunburst Lichen
Xanthomendoza fallax
139 observations · iNaturalist
shaggy scalycap
Pholiota squarrosa
138 observations · iNaturalist
aspen oyster mushroom
Pleurotus populinus
135 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Sponge Polypore
Pycnoporellus alboluteus
134 observations · iNaturalist
alpine jelly cone
Guepiniopsis alpina
132 observations · iNaturalist
yellow map lichen
Rhizocarpon geographicum
131 observations · iNaturalist
Purple Spindles
Alloclavaria purpurea
130 observations · iNaturalist
Jelly Tree Ear
Auricularia americana
123 observations · iNaturalist
Salt-loving Agaricus
Agaricus bernardii
115 observations · iNaturalist
Barrow's Bolete
Boletus barrowsii
114 observations · iNaturalist
Cedar-apple rust
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
109 observations · iNaturalist
Sagebrush Rim-lichen
Protoparmeliopsis garovaglii
104 observations · iNaturalist
Spring Polypore
Lentinus arcularius
104 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Moonglow Lichen
Dimelaena oreina
102 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Sawgill
Neolentinus ponderosus
102 observations · iNaturalist
Mustard Flower Rust
Puccinia monoica
100 observations · iNaturalist
Flammulina populicola
Flammulina populicola
96 observations · iNaturalist
Red Tree Brain Fungus
Peniophora rufa
95 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Jelly Spot
Dacrymyces chrysospermus
85 observations · iNaturalist
tongues of fire
Gymnosporangium clavariiforme
85 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Brittlestem
Candolleomyces candolleanus
82 observations · iNaturalist
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