Fungi of Niagara Falls State Park
The fungi most often spotted in Niagara Falls, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
96
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi
Naturalists have logged 96 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Niagara Falls. The most frequently seen is the Dryad's Saddle, with 11 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi in Niagara Falls
Dryad's Saddle
Cerioporus squamosus
11 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
6 observations · iNaturalist
turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
6 observations · iNaturalist
chicken of the woods
Laetiporus sulphureus
5 observations · iNaturalist
Black Tar Spot
Rhytisma acerinum
4 observations · iNaturalist
Common Sunburst Lichen
Xanthoria parietina
3 observations · iNaturalist
Resinous Polypore
Ischnoderma resinosum
3 observations · iNaturalist
Hooded Sunburst Lichen
Xanthomendoza fallax
3 observations · iNaturalist
Ganoderma sessile
Ganoderma sessile
3 observations · iNaturalist
black knot
Apiosporina morbosa
2 observations · iNaturalist
Collared Earthstar
Geastrum triplex
2 observations · iNaturalist
Chicken Fat Mushroom
Suillus americanus
2 observations · iNaturalist
orange mycena
Mycena leana
2 observations · iNaturalist
White-pored Chicken of the Woods
Laetiporus cincinnatus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Sawadaea tulasnei
Sawadaea tulasnei
2 observations · iNaturalist
ash-tree bolete
Boletinellus merulioides
2 observations · iNaturalist
Cracked Cap Polypore
Fulvifomes robiniae
2 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Brittlestem
Candolleomyces candolleanus
2 observations · iNaturalist
green cheese polypore
Fomitopsis spraguei
2 observations · iNaturalist
reddening lepiota
Macropsalliota americana
2 observations · iNaturalist
splitgill mushroom
Schizophyllum commune
1 observation · iNaturalist
Trooping Crumble Cap
Coprinellus disseminatus
1 observation · iNaturalist
mica cap
Coprinellus micaceus
1 observation · iNaturalist
devil's dipstick
Mutinus elegans
1 observation · iNaturalist
Blushing Rosette
Abortiporus biennis
1 observation · iNaturalist
dung-loving bird's nest fungus
Cyathus stercoreus
1 observation · iNaturalist
Cedar-apple rust
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
1 observation · iNaturalist
Curtis's Puffball
Lycoperdon curtisii
1 observation · iNaturalist
Thin-walled Maze Polypore
Daedaleopsis confragosa
1 observation · iNaturalist
Bear's Head Tooth
Hericium americanum
1 observation · iNaturalist
Willow Bracket
Phellinus igniarius
1 observation · iNaturalist
violet-toothed polypore
Trichaptum biforme
1 observation · iNaturalist
Smokey-eyed Boulder Lichen
Porpidia albocaerulescens
1 observation · iNaturalist
quince rust
Gymnosporangium clavipes
1 observation · iNaturalist
Brick Cap
Hypholoma lateritium
1 observation · iNaturalist
Cedar-Hawthorn Rust
Gymnosporangium globosum
1 observation · iNaturalist
Purple-spored Puffball
Calvatia cyathiformis
1 observation · iNaturalist
Star Rosette Lichen
Physcia stellaris
1 observation · iNaturalist
Trembling Crust
Merulius tremellosus
1 observation · iNaturalist
Groundsel crown rust
Puccinia lagenophorae
1 observation · iNaturalist
ruby dapperling
Leucoagaricus rubrotinctus
1 observation · iNaturalist
Rock Dimple Lichen
Gyalecta jenensis
1 observation · iNaturalist
onion-stalk parasol
Leucocoprinus cepistipes
1 observation · iNaturalist
Crown Rust
Puccinia coronata
1 observation · iNaturalist
Arthrocladiella mougeotii
Arthrocladiella mougeotii
1 observation · iNaturalist
Sycamore Powdery Mildew
Erysiphe platani
1 observation · iNaturalist
Erysiphe sedi
Erysiphe sedi
1 observation · iNaturalist
American yellow morel
Morchella americana
1 observation · iNaturalist
Candy Apple Waxy Cap
Hygrocybe cuspidata
1 observation · iNaturalist
Lepiota lilacea
Lepiota lilacea
1 observation · iNaturalist
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