Fungi of Columbus, Ohio
The fungi most often spotted near Columbus, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
5,224
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi
Naturalists have logged 5,224 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Columbus. The most frequently seen is the Dryad's Saddle, with 658 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi near Columbus
Dryad's Saddle
Cerioporus squamosus
658 observations · iNaturalist
turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
447 observations · iNaturalist
white jelly fungus
Protohydnum album
415 observations · iNaturalist
Ringless Honey Mushroom
Desarmillaria caespitosa
348 observations · iNaturalist
chicken of the woods
Laetiporus sulphureus
269 observations · iNaturalist
orange mycena
Mycena leana
212 observations · iNaturalist
crown-tipped coral fungus
Artomyces pyxidatus
176 observations · iNaturalist
splitgill mushroom
Schizophyllum commune
158 observations · iNaturalist
Pear-shaped Puffball
Apioperdon pyriforme
152 observations · iNaturalist
common greenshield lichen
Flavoparmelia caperata
137 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
112 observations · iNaturalist
Velvet Foot
Flammulina velutipes
105 observations · iNaturalist
Funeral Bell
Galerina marginata
99 observations · iNaturalist
dead man's fingers
Xylaria polymorpha
95 observations · iNaturalist
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
81 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern American jack-o'-lantern
Omphalotus illudens
76 observations · iNaturalist
Resinous Polypore
Ischnoderma resinosum
76 observations · iNaturalist
crowded parchment
Stereum complicatum
71 observations · iNaturalist
scaly ink cap
Coprinopsis variegata
71 observations · iNaturalist
giant puffball
Calvatia gigantea
70 observations · iNaturalist
devil's dipstick
Mutinus elegans
70 observations · iNaturalist
witch's butter
Tremella mesenterica
66 observations · iNaturalist
Wrinkly Stinkhorn
Satyrus rugulosus
65 observations · iNaturalist
Cedar-apple rust
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
62 observations · iNaturalist
hexagonal-pored polypore
Neofavolus alveolaris
59 observations · iNaturalist
Rhodotus reticeps
Rhodotus reticeps
54 observations · iNaturalist
Ganoderma sessile
Ganoderma sessile
53 observations · iNaturalist
common bird's nest fungus
Crucibulum laeve
52 observations · iNaturalist
Blushing Rosette
Abortiporus biennis
50 observations · iNaturalist
Trametes aesculi
Trametes aesculi
49 observations · iNaturalist
Aborted entoloma
Entoloma abortivum
48 observations · iNaturalist
Trooping Crumble Cap
Coprinellus disseminatus
47 observations · iNaturalist
violet-toothed polypore
Trichaptum biforme
47 observations · iNaturalist
Lumpy Bracket
Trametes gibbosa
47 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Tooth
Climacodon septentrionalis
46 observations · iNaturalist
American Amber Jelly Fungus
Exidia crenata
46 observations · iNaturalist
stalked scarlet cup
Sarcoscypha occidentalis
43 observations · iNaturalist
White-pored Chicken of the Woods
Laetiporus cincinnatus
43 observations · iNaturalist
Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
42 observations · iNaturalist
reddening lepiota
Macropsalliota americana
42 observations · iNaturalist
Stinking Orange Oyster
Phyllotopsis nidulans
41 observations · iNaturalist
Coral-pink Merulius
Phlebia incarnata
39 observations · iNaturalist
Gilled Polypore
Trametes betulina
39 observations · iNaturalist
lion's-mane mushroom
Hericium erinaceus
38 observations · iNaturalist
Cracked Cap Polypore
Fulvifomes robiniae
37 observations · iNaturalist
Bleeding Fairy Helmet
Mycena haematopus
36 observations · iNaturalist
Trembling Crust
Merulius tremellosus
36 observations · iNaturalist
Candleflame Lichen
Candelaria concolor
34 observations · iNaturalist
Mayapple Rust
Allodus podophylli
34 observations · iNaturalist
Coral tooth fungus
Hericium coralloides
31 observations · iNaturalist
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