Fungi of Los Angeles, California
The fungi most often spotted near Los Angeles, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
16,135
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi
Naturalists have logged 16,135 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Los Angeles. The most frequently seen is the Green-spored Parasol, with 2,054 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi near Los Angeles
Green-spored Parasol
Chlorophyllum molybdites
2,054 observations · iNaturalist
splitgill mushroom
Schizophyllum commune
1,455 observations · iNaturalist
Western Hardwood Sulphur Shelf
Laetiporus gilbertsonii
1,330 observations · iNaturalist
yellow fieldcap
Bolbitius titubans
639 observations · iNaturalist
Chip Cherries
Leratiomyces ceres
639 observations · iNaturalist
hairy curtain crust
Stereum hirsutum
619 observations · iNaturalist
western jack-o'-lantern
Omphalotus olivascens
608 observations · iNaturalist
turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
559 observations · iNaturalist
Stubble Rosegill
Volvopluteus gloiocephalus
548 observations · iNaturalist
Blewit
Collybia nuda
425 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Brittlestem
Candolleomyces candolleanus
394 observations · iNaturalist
Ganoderma polychromum
Ganoderma polychromum
375 observations · iNaturalist
lantern stinkhorn
Lysurus mokusin
369 observations · iNaturalist
flowerpot parasol
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
307 observations · iNaturalist
Woodchip Morel
Morchella rufobrunnea
303 observations · iNaturalist
red pinwheel
Marasmius plicatulus
301 observations · iNaturalist
mica cap
Coprinellus micaceus
295 observations · iNaturalist
golden milkcap
Lactarius alnicola
289 observations · iNaturalist
Honey Mushroom
Armillaria mellea
278 observations · iNaturalist
dune stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
270 observations · iNaturalist
milky conecap
Conocybe apala
259 observations · iNaturalist
Common Fieldcap
Agrocybe pediades
222 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
212 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum brunneum
201 observations · iNaturalist
Mulch Maids
Leratiomyces percevalii
198 observations · iNaturalist
flocculose inkcap
Coprinellus flocculosus
174 observations · iNaturalist
Oak-loving Elfin Saddle
Helvella dryophila
173 observations · iNaturalist
Giraffe Spots
Peniophora albobadia
164 observations · iNaturalist
golden ear
Naematelia aurantia
149 observations · iNaturalist
Brownit
Collybia brunneocephala
144 observations · iNaturalist
oak-loving bolete
Xerocomellus dryophilus
140 observations · iNaturalist
hare's foot inkcap
Coprinopsis lagopus
134 observations · iNaturalist
Oak-loving Gymnopus
Gymnopus dryophilus
133 observations · iNaturalist
Western Destroying Angel
Amanita ocreata
129 observations · iNaturalist
Deathcap
Amanita phalloides
122 observations · iNaturalist
Blushing Rosette
Abortiporus biennis
117 observations · iNaturalist
springtime amanita
Amanita velosa
112 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Candy Cap
Lactarius rufulus
109 observations · iNaturalist
Sandy Stilt-puffball
Battarrea phalloides
107 observations · iNaturalist
conical brittlestem
Parasola conopilea
106 observations · iNaturalist
Mower's Mushroom
Panaeolus foenisecii
104 observations · iNaturalist
Dyeball
Pisolithus arhizus
103 observations · iNaturalist
Coprinopsis uliginicola
Coprinopsis uliginicola
103 observations · iNaturalist
Magpie Inkcap
Coprinopsis picacea
101 observations · iNaturalist
Hollyhock Rust
Puccinia malvacearum
100 observations · iNaturalist
Live Oak Witches' Broom Fungus
Cystotheca lanestris
97 observations · iNaturalist
Crystal Brain Fungus
Myxarium nucleatum
95 observations · iNaturalist
Tall Psathyrella
Coprinopsis longipes
93 observations · iNaturalist
field bird's nest fungus
Cyathus olla
89 observations · iNaturalist
Gasteroid Agaricus
Agaricus deserticola
88 observations · iNaturalist
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