Fungi of Texas
The fungi most often spotted in Texas, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
57,673
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi
Naturalists have logged 57,673 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Texas. The most frequently seen is the slender orange-bush, with 5,656 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi in Texas
slender orange-bush
Teloschistes exilis
5,656 observations · iNaturalist
Hairy Hexagonia
Hexagonia hydnoides
5,589 observations · iNaturalist
splitgill mushroom
Schizophyllum commune
4,969 observations · iNaturalist
Golden-eye Lichen
Teloschistes chrysophthalmus
4,937 observations · iNaturalist
Ringless Honey Mushroom
Desarmillaria caespitosa
3,266 observations · iNaturalist
Green-spored Parasol
Chlorophyllum molybdites
2,828 observations · iNaturalist
flowerpot parasol
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
2,730 observations · iNaturalist
turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
1,727 observations · iNaturalist
Texas Star
Chorioactis geaster
1,299 observations · iNaturalist
Favolus brasiliensis
Favolus brasiliensis
1,189 observations · iNaturalist
Lysurus sphaerocephalus
Lysurus sphaerocephalus
1,118 observations · iNaturalist
Spring Polypore
Lentinus arcularius
976 observations · iNaturalist
southern jack-o'-lantern
Omphalotus subilludens
972 observations · iNaturalist
Ganoderma sessile
Ganoderma sessile
923 observations · iNaturalist
cartilage lichen
Ramalina celastri
864 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
862 observations · iNaturalist
column stinkhorn
Clathrus columnatus
831 observations · iNaturalist
crowded parchment
Stereum complicatum
811 observations · iNaturalist
Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus
Dacrymyces spathularia
808 observations · iNaturalist
brick scale
Psora crenata
802 observations · iNaturalist
golden reishi
Ganoderma curtisii
749 observations · iNaturalist
Pear-shaped Puffball
Apioperdon pyriforme
628 observations · iNaturalist
golden ear
Naematelia aurantia
591 observations · iNaturalist
Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
581 observations · iNaturalist
Ravenel's stinkhorn
Phallus ravenelii
573 observations · iNaturalist
little nest polypore
Trametes conchifer
559 observations · iNaturalist
pleated inkcap
Parasola plicatilis
547 observations · iNaturalist
American Amber Jelly Fungus
Exidia crenata
544 observations · iNaturalist
devil's dipstick
Mutinus elegans
529 observations · iNaturalist
Latte Bracket
Trametes lactinea
520 observations · iNaturalist
Silky Rosegill
Volvariella bombycina
510 observations · iNaturalist
Pretty Ruffle
Parmotrema austrosinense
497 observations · iNaturalist
indigo milk cap
Lactarius indigo
490 observations · iNaturalist
Cedar-apple rust
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
488 observations · iNaturalist
lantern stinkhorn
Lysurus mokusin
485 observations · iNaturalist
American Dyeball
Pisolithus arenarius
485 observations · iNaturalist
Mustard Yellow Polypore
Fuscoporia gilva
467 observations · iNaturalist
Bare-bottom Sunburst Lichen
Xanthomendoza weberi
466 observations · iNaturalist
witch's butter
Tremella mesenterica
454 observations · iNaturalist
Peach-Colored Fly Agaric
Amanita persicina
445 observations · iNaturalist
Robergea albicedrae
Robergea albicedrae
437 observations · iNaturalist
lion's-mane mushroom
Hericium erinaceus
436 observations · iNaturalist
Lynx Paw Oyster
Pleurotus levis
410 observations · iNaturalist
Fomitopsis juniperina
Fomitopsis juniperina
407 observations · iNaturalist
dung-loving bird's nest fungus
Cyathus stercoreus
389 observations · iNaturalist
Devil's Stinkhorn
Satyrus rubicundus
377 observations · iNaturalist
dune stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
367 observations · iNaturalist
Dendrothele nivosa
Dendrothele nivosa
363 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern speckled shield lichen
Punctelia bolliana
361 observations · iNaturalist
Trametes villosa
Trametes villosa
361 observations · iNaturalist
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