Fungi of Rocky Mountain National Park
The fungi most often spotted in Rocky Mountain, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,164
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi
Naturalists have logged 1,164 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Rocky Mountain. The most frequently seen is the Fly Agaric, with 425 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi in Rocky Mountain
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
425 observations · iNaturalist
Ruby Porcini
Boletus rubriceps
138 observations · iNaturalist
Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Rusavskia elegans
80 observations · iNaturalist
yellow map lichen
Rhizocarpon geographicum
58 observations · iNaturalist
Conifer Mazegill
Gloeophyllum sepiarium
27 observations · iNaturalist
aspen bolete
Leccinum insigne
24 observations · iNaturalist
gold cobblestone lichen
Pleopsidium flavum
24 observations · iNaturalist
Bristly Beard Lichen
Usnea hirta
22 observations · iNaturalist
common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
18 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Rock Posy
Rhizoplaca chrysoleuca
18 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Sawgill
Neolentinus ponderosus
18 observations · iNaturalist
shingled hedgehog
Sarcodon imbricatus
17 observations · iNaturalist
Spring Orange Peel Fungus
Caloscypha fulgens
16 observations · iNaturalist
Frosted Rock Tripe
Umbilicaria americana
16 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Sponge Polypore
Pycnoporellus alboluteus
16 observations · iNaturalist
Schrenk's Red-Belt Conk
Fomitopsis schrenkii
16 observations · iNaturalist
alpine jelly cone
Guepiniopsis alpina
14 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Moonglow Lichen
Dimelaena oreina
14 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
13 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Puffball
Calvatia booniana
12 observations · iNaturalist
Powdered Sunshine Lichen
Vulpicida pinastri
12 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Tile Lichen
Lecidea atrobrunnea
11 observations · iNaturalist
Green Rock-posy
Rhizoplaca melanophthalma
10 observations · iNaturalist
fan pelt lichen
Peltigera venosa
9 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Jelly Spot
Dacrymyces chrysospermus
8 observations · iNaturalist
Veiled Polypore
Cryptoporus volvatus
8 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-staining Slippery Jack
Suillus tomentosus
8 observations · iNaturalist
tongues of fire
Gymnosporangium clavariiforme
8 observations · iNaturalist
spruce witch's broom rust
Chrysomyxa arctostaphyli
7 observations · iNaturalist
Aspen Bracket
Phellinus tremulae
7 observations · iNaturalist
Barrow's Bolete
Boletus barrowsii
6 observations · iNaturalist
Jelly Tree Ear
Auricularia americana
6 observations · iNaturalist
fir broom rust
Melampsorella elatina
6 observations · iNaturalist
Plums-and-Custard
Tricholomopsis rutilans
5 observations · iNaturalist
Purplepore Bracket
Trichaptum abietinum
5 observations · iNaturalist
freckled pelt lichen
Peltigera aphthosa
5 observations · iNaturalist
Blushing Rock Tripe
Umbilicaria virginis
5 observations · iNaturalist
Mountain Sunburst Lichen
Xanthomendoza montana
5 observations · iNaturalist
veinless pelt lichen
Peltigera malacea
5 observations · iNaturalist
Stinking Orange Oyster
Phyllotopsis nidulans
4 observations · iNaturalist
False Chanterelle
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca
4 observations · iNaturalist
common bird's nest fungus
Crucibulum laeve
4 observations · iNaturalist
Red-capped Scaber Stalk
Leccinum aurantiacum
4 observations · iNaturalist
Shellfish-scented Russula
Russula xerampelina
4 observations · iNaturalist
Purple Spindles
Alloclavaria purpurea
4 observations · iNaturalist
Mustard Flower Rust
Puccinia monoica
4 observations · iNaturalist
aspen oyster mushroom
Pleurotus populinus
4 observations · iNaturalist
Whiteworm Lichen
Thamnolia vermicularis
4 observations · iNaturalist
Short-stalked Suillus
Suillus brevipes
3 observations · iNaturalist
False Morel
Gyromitra esculenta
3 observations · iNaturalist
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