Fungi of Death Valley National Park
The fungi most often spotted in Death Valley, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
232
recent observations
38
species listed
38
fungi
Naturalists have logged 232 research-grade observations across the 38 most-recorded species in Death Valley. The most frequently seen is the Desert Shaggymane, with 113 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi in Death Valley
Desert Shaggymane
Podaxis pistillaris
113 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Inkcap
Montagnea arenaria
28 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Cobblestone Lichen
Acarospora socialis
19 observations · iNaturalist
Chlamydopus meyenianus
Chlamydopus meyenianus
9 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
7 observations · iNaturalist
Emery Rocktripe Lichen
Umbilicaria phaea
5 observations · iNaturalist
hoary cobblestone lichen
Acarospora strigata
5 observations · iNaturalist
Blushing Scale
Psora decipiens
5 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Firedot Lichen
Xanthomendoza trachyphylla
4 observations · iNaturalist
Hyalopsora cheilanthis
Hyalopsora cheilanthis
3 observations · iNaturalist
Cortinarius atrocaeruleus
Cortinarius atrocaeruleus
3 observations · iNaturalist
Green Rock-posy
Rhizoplaca melanophthalma
2 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Sawgill
Neolentinus ponderosus
2 observations · iNaturalist
borage chytrid
Synchytrium myosotidis
2 observations · iNaturalist
Uromyces intricatus
Uromyces intricatus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Star-capped Coprinus
Coprinus calyptratus
1 observation · iNaturalist
mica cap
Coprinellus micaceus
1 observation · iNaturalist
pleated inkcap
Parasola plicatilis
1 observation · iNaturalist
Western Giant Puffball
Calvatia booniana
1 observation · iNaturalist
Veiled Polypore
Cryptoporus volvatus
1 observation · iNaturalist
Sandy Stilt-puffball
Battarrea phalloides
1 observation · iNaturalist
Western Hardwood Sulphur Shelf
Laetiporus gilbertsonii
1 observation · iNaturalist
Oak-loving Gymnopus
Gymnopus dryophilus
1 observation · iNaturalist
Shaggy Bracket
Inonotus hispidus
1 observation · iNaturalist
Corn Pops
Acarospora stapfiana
1 observation · iNaturalist
Woodchip Morel
Morchella rufobrunnea
1 observation · iNaturalist
lantern stinkhorn
Lysurus mokusin
1 observation · iNaturalist
Hypoxylon crocopeplum
Hypoxylon crocopeplum
1 observation · iNaturalist
Mustard Flower Rust
Puccinia monoica
1 observation · iNaturalist
Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Rusavskia elegans
1 observation · iNaturalist
alkali weed rust
Puccinia cressae
1 observation · iNaturalist
Kuettlingeria teicholyta
Kuettlingeria teicholyta
1 observation · iNaturalist
Podaxis inyoensis
Podaxis inyoensis
1 observation · iNaturalist
Mallocybe hebelomoides
Mallocybe hebelomoides
1 observation · iNaturalist
Blue Blister Lichen
Thalloidima sedifolium
1 observation · iNaturalist
Puccinia splendens
Puccinia splendens
1 observation · iNaturalist
Geopora sp. 'sepulta-CA01'
Geopora sp. 'sepulta-CA01'
1 observation · iNaturalist
Hemimycena sp. 'CA01'
Hemimycena sp. 'CA01'
1 observation · iNaturalist
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