The fungi are among the least studied and least understood
organisms in the park. Many live there, but only a few are known and listed below.
If you recognize any not on the list, let us know.
For more information on fungi of this area visit the Southern Appalachian Fungi
website.
Fungi of Wildwood Park |
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| Shaggy-stalked Bolete |
Boletellus betula |
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White Spindles |
Clavaria vermicularis |
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Golden Spindles |
Clavulinopsis fusiformis |
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Forest Friend |
Collybia dryophila |
| Red-Gill Webcap |
Cortinarius semisangineus |
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Bird's Nest Fungus |
Cyathus striatus |
| Orange Jelly |
Dacrymyces palmatus |
| Collared Earthstar |
Geastrum triplex |
| Leaf Oyster Mushroom |
Huhenbuelia petaloides |
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Orange Mycena |
Mycena leaiana |
| Shaggy Scalecap |
Pholiota squarrosa |
| Dryad's Saddle |
Polyporus squamosus |
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Scarlet Cup |
Sarcoschypha austriaca |
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American Slipperycap |
Suillus americanus |
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Granulated Bolete |
Suillus granulatus |
| Painted Suillus |
Suillus picta |
| White Coral Jelly |
Tremella reticulata |
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Dead Man's Fingers |
Xylaria polymorpha |
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| Slime
molds |
| Chocolate Tube Slime Mold |
Stemonitis splendens |
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