Fungi of Denver, Colorado
The fungi most often spotted near Denver, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
3,481
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi
Naturalists have logged 3,481 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Denver. The most frequently seen is the dune stinkhorn, with 301 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi near Denver
dune stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
301 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
284 observations · iNaturalist
Dryad's Saddle
Cerioporus squamosus
283 observations · iNaturalist
mica cap
Coprinellus micaceus
249 observations · iNaturalist
Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Rusavskia elegans
168 observations · iNaturalist
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
153 observations · iNaturalist
Frosted Rock Tripe
Umbilicaria americana
146 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
127 observations · iNaturalist
Stonewall Rim Lichen
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
125 observations · iNaturalist
black knot
Apiosporina morbosa
116 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Rock Posy
Rhizoplaca chrysoleuca
115 observations · iNaturalist
common stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus
90 observations · iNaturalist
Salt-loving Agaricus
Agaricus bernardii
82 observations · iNaturalist
fairy ring marasmius
Marasmius oreades
81 observations · iNaturalist
Hooded Sunburst Lichen
Xanthomendoza fallax
76 observations · iNaturalist
gold cobblestone lichen
Pleopsidium flavum
74 observations · iNaturalist
Cedar-apple rust
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
67 observations · iNaturalist
turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
50 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Brittlestem
Candolleomyces candolleanus
49 observations · iNaturalist
Sagebrush Rim-lichen
Protoparmeliopsis garovaglii
47 observations · iNaturalist
Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
43 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Moonglow Lichen
Dimelaena oreina
39 observations · iNaturalist
Veiled Polypore
Cryptoporus volvatus
38 observations · iNaturalist
Mower's Mushroom
Panaeolus foenisecii
37 observations · iNaturalist
Schrenk's Red-Belt Conk
Fomitopsis schrenkii
36 observations · iNaturalist
Green-spored Parasol
Chlorophyllum molybdites
35 observations · iNaturalist
aspen oyster mushroom
Pleurotus populinus
35 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Puffball
Calvatia booniana
33 observations · iNaturalist
Powdered Sunshine Lichen
Vulpicida pinastri
29 observations · iNaturalist
Banded Mottlegill
Panaeolus cinctulus
29 observations · iNaturalist
Ruby Porcini
Boletus rubriceps
29 observations · iNaturalist
Conifer Mazegill
Gloeophyllum sepiarium
28 observations · iNaturalist
Spring Polypore
Lentinus arcularius
28 observations · iNaturalist
pale oyster
Pleurotus pulmonarius
27 observations · iNaturalist
Western Painted Suillus
Suillus lakei
26 observations · iNaturalist
Wrinkly Stinkhorn
Satyrus rugulosus
26 observations · iNaturalist
Bristly Beard Lichen
Usnea hirta
24 observations · iNaturalist
common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
23 observations · iNaturalist
American yellow morel
Morchella americana
23 observations · iNaturalist
Common Ink Cap
Coprinopsis atramentaria
22 observations · iNaturalist
flowerpot parasol
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
22 observations · iNaturalist
Meadow Mushroom
Agaricus campestris
22 observations · iNaturalist
dead man's fingers
Xylaria polymorpha
20 observations · iNaturalist
milky conecap
Conocybe apala
20 observations · iNaturalist
aspen bolete
Leccinum insigne
19 observations · iNaturalist
Spring Fieldcap
Agrocybe praecox
18 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Stainer
Agaricus xanthodermus
17 observations · iNaturalist
Mulch Maids
Leratiomyces percevalii
17 observations · iNaturalist
Bindweed Powdery Mildew
Erysiphe convolvuli
17 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Jelly Spot
Dacrymyces chrysospermus
16 observations · iNaturalist
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