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Out-Grow Fungal Species Library

Mushroom Species

Learn About Mushroom Species

Mushroom species are the individually classified members of the fungal kingdom — each with a unique scientific name, ecological role, biochemical profile, and evolutionary history.

This is Out-Grow's comprehensive mushroom species library — a continuously growing collection of in-depth, fact-checked profiles covering hundreds of mushroom species from across the fungal kingdom. Each mushroom species profile is researched from primary scientific literature and covers the full scientific picture: accepted taxonomy and synonymy, ecology and global distribution, secondary metabolite chemistry, and current phylogenetic research. Whether you are researching cultivated mushroom species, medicinal mushroom species, wild edible mushroom species, or toxic mushroom species, every entry in this library has its own dedicated scientific profile built from primary sources.

Browse mushroom species A–Z using the letter navigation below, or search any mushroom species by common name or scientific name using the search bar. Each entry links to a full mushroom species profile. New mushroom species are added continuously as the library grows.

How to use this index

  1. Know what you're looking for? Type a common name or scientific name into the search box — results update instantly.
  2. Browsing? Use the A–Z letter links to jump directly to that section.
  3. Each entry shows the common name, scientific name, and a one-sentence summary. Click any entry to open the full mushroom species profile.
  4. New mushroom species profiles are added continuously as the encyclopedia grows.

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Abalone Mushroom Pleurotus cystidiosus Tropical oyster relative with thick abalone-shaped caps and a distinctive cystidia-covered surface. ABM Mushroom Agaricus blazei-murrill Brazilian medicinal species prized for high beta-glucan content and immunomodulatory research interest. Admirable Bolete Aureoboletus mirabilis Pacific Northwest bolete with a burgundy cap and yellow pores, fruiting on hemlock stumps. Agarikon Fomitopsis officinalis Ancient conifer polypore with documented antiviral activity and centuries of use in indigenous Pacific Northwest medicine. Agaricus macrosporus Agaricus macrosporus Large-spored edible Agaricus of European grasslands, one of the largest wild Agaricus species. Almond Agaricus Agaricus subrufescens Sweet almond-scented cultivated species with high polysaccharide content and active cancer research interest. Amanita abrupta Amanita abrupta White-capped toxic eastern North American Amanita with an abruptly bulbous base and powdery warts. Amanita brunnescens Amanita brunnescens Brown-capped poisonous Amanita of eastern North America with a cleft bulb and browning flesh. Amber Jelly Mushroom Exidia crenata Translucent amber gelatinous saprotroph fruiting on dead hardwood with a complex spore discharge mechanism. Amethyst Deceiver Laccaria amethystina Vivid violet ectomycorrhizal species fading to buff with age — the color is the key identification feature. Angel Wings Pleurocybella porrigens Small white fan-shaped conifer mushroom implicated in fatal neurological illness in Japan in 2004. Aniseed Toadstool Clitocybe odora Blue-green funnel cap with an overwhelmingly powerful anise scent caused by trans-anethole accumulation. Annulohypoxylon archeri Annulohypoxylon archeri Carbonaceous crust fungus producing bioactive perylene derivatives with antimicrobial activity. Antler Reishi Ganoderma multipileum Taiwanese Ganoderma distinguished from G. lucidum by molecular analysis with a distinct triterpenoid profile. Apple Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus Cool-climate oyster strain with firm texture and mild flavor, widely cultivated on straw and hardwood. Apricot Jelly Mushroom Guepinia helvelloides Salmon-pink gelatinous fungus with a spatula-shaped fruiting body and edible mild flavor. Armillaria nabsnona Armillaria nabsnona Pacific Northwest honey mushroom species recently separated from A. mellea through DNA sequencing. Artist's Conk Ganoderma applanatum Perennial hardwood bracket whose white pore surface permanently records scratched drawings. Aspen Bolete Leccinum insigne Orange-capped scaber stalk bolete fruiting exclusively under aspen and poplar trees in North America. Aspen Oyster Pleurotus populinus Cool-adapted oyster species fruiting exclusively on poplar and aspen with a distinctive anise note. Aspergillus awamori Aspergillus awamori Black koji mold used in Okinawan awamori spirits and industrial glucoamylase enzyme production. Aspergillus sojae Aspergillus sojae High-protease koji strain selected specifically for soy sauce fermentation and protein hydrolysis. Australian Shiitake Lentinula lateritia Southern Hemisphere Lentinula species with distinct phylogenetics and warm-climate cultivation potential.

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Barometer Earthstar Astraeus hygrometricus Hygrometric earthstar whose rays open and close with humidity changes, acting as a natural barometer. Bay Bolete Imleria badia Common edible bolete with a bay-brown cap and blue-staining pores, one of Europe's most harvested wild mushrooms. Bay Polypore Phellinus badius Brown-capped terrestrial polypore with a central stipe, fruiting from buried hardwood roots. Bear's Head Mushroom Hericium abietis Western North American conifer-dwelling Hericium with cascading white spines and excellent edibility. Bear's Head Tooth Hericium americanum Branched North American tooth fungus closely related to Lion's Mane with overlapping bioactive chemistry. Beauveria bassiana Beauveria bassiana Entomopathogenic fungus commercially deployed as a biopesticide against insects including termites and aphids. Beefsteak Fungus Fistulina hepatica Blood-red bracket with individual tubes and raw-beef appearance — edible and unique in its genus. Berkeley's Polypore Bondarzewia berkeleyi Enormous cream-colored polypore rosette at oak bases, edible when young with anticancer polysaccharide research. Birch Polypore Piptoporus betulinus Smooth kidney-shaped bracket exclusive to birch, carried by Ötzi the Iceman and studied for antibiotic compounds. Bitter Bolete Caloboletus calopus Inedible bolete with a pale cap, red-tinged stipe, and intensely bitter flesh that persists through cooking. Black Morel Morchella angusticeps Early spring morel with dark narrow ridges, fruiting in burned areas and disturbed mixed forests. Black Poplar Mushroom Agrocybe aegerita Italian poplar mushroom with a rich chestnut flavor — cultivated on supplemented hardwood with a long shelf life. Black-Staining Polypore Meripilus sumstinei Large fan-shaped polypore that immediately stains black when cut or bruised. Black Termite Mushroom Oudemansiella raphanipes Widely cultivated East Asian species with a deeply rooting stipe and slimy cap, grown commercially in China. Black Truffle Tuber melanosporum Périgord truffle — the world's most commercially valuable fungus with a genome encoding hundreds of volatile compounds. Black Trumpet Mushroom Craterellus cornucopioides Thin-fleshed horn-shaped chanterelle relative with exceptional flavor and no dangerous lookalikes. Black Wood Ear Auricularia cornea Tropical wood ear with thicker firmer texture widely cultivated across Southeast Asia. Bleach Cup Disciotis venosa Large spring cup fungus with a distinct chlorine bleach odor and wrinkled veined inner surface. Bleeding Fairy Helmet Mycena haematopus Clustered wood-rotting Mycena exuding dark blood-red latex from its broken stipe. Blewit Mushroom Lepista nuda Violet-gilled autumn mushroom requiring cooking to neutralize mild toxins — widely harvested in Europe. Blue Chanterelle Polyozellus multiplex Deep blue-black clustered chanterelle relative containing polyozellin, a potent Nrf2 activator. Blue Cheese Mold Penicillium roqueforti Blue-green cheese mold creating the distinctive veining and sharp flavor of Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and Stilton. Blue Foot Mushroom Clitocybe sordida Pale lilac funnel-cap found in grassy areas, a lookalike for both edible and toxic species. Blue Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus columbinus Steel-blue cold-water oyster strain with firm texture and high yield on straw and hardwood substrates. Blushing Bracket Daedaleopsis confragosa Willow and alder bracket with maze-like pores that blush pink-red when bruised. Blushing Wood Mushroom Agaricus sylvaticus Edible woodland Agaricus with a scaly brown cap and flesh that slowly blushes pink-red when cut. Bronze Penny Bun Boletus aereus Dark-capped Mediterranean porcini relative — among the finest edible boletes with deep rich flavor. Brain Puffball Calvatia craniiformis Large edible puffball with a brain-like wrinkled surface, containing calvacin with documented antitumor activity. Branched Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus cornucopiae European oyster with funnel-shaped caps and deeply decurrent gills, favoring elm and beech wood. Brat Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus Robust oyster strain selected for thick caps and firm texture suitable for high-temperature cooking. Bristly Tropical Cup Cookeina tricholoma Striking pink tropical cup fungus with hairy margins, a common subject of macrophotography in rainforests. Brown Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus Brown-capped oyster strain with earthy flavor, popular in European and Asian culinary traditions. Brown Roll-Rim Paxillus involutus Deadly toxic mushroom once eaten across Europe — causes autoimmune hemolytic anemia with repeated consumption. Bulbous Honey Mushroom Armillaria gallica Honey mushroom species forming some of the largest known living organisms through clonal mycelial networks. Burgundy Truffle Tuber uncinatum Autumn European truffle with a black warty exterior and hazelnut-chocolate aroma — more affordable than Périgord. Butter Bolete Butyriboletus appendiculatus Bright yellow-pored edible bolete with a butter-yellow cap, fruiting under beech and oak in Europe.

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Caesar's Mushroom Amanita caesarea Prized edible Amanita with an egg-yolk cap emerging from a white egg — the mushroom of Roman emperors. California Landscaping Morel Morchella rufobrunnea Urban morel fruiting in wood chip mulch and disturbed soils across California and the Pacific Northwest. Cantharellus cerinoalbus Cantharellus cerinoalbus Pale chanterelle species from Central Africa with a waxy white cap surface and forking false gills. Cantharellus cuticulatus Cantharellus cuticulatus Recently described chanterelle species separated from C. cibarius by distinct cuticle structure and ITS sequences. Cauliflower Mushroom Sparassis crispa Frilly cream-colored conifer base fungus with beta-glucans showing documented immunostimulatory and antitumor effects. Chaga Mushroom Inonotus obliquus Sterile conk on birch containing betulinic acid derivatives and the highest known ORAC antioxidant values in fungi. Chestnut Mushroom Pholiota adiposa Clustered honey-brown scalycap grown commercially in Asia with a rich nutty flavor on hardwood logs. Chicken of the Woods – Conifer Laetiporus conifericola Northwestern conifer-dwelling Laetiporus species separated from L. sulphureus through molecular analysis. Chicken of the Woods Laetiporus sulphureus Brilliant orange-yellow shelf fungus on oak and cherry — one of the safest and most distinctive wild edibles. Chicken of the Woods Laetiporus zonatus Tropical Laetiporus species with distinct zonate cap surface, separate from North American Laetiporus taxa. Chicken of the Woods – Western Laetiporus gilbertsonii Pacific coast chicken of the woods fruiting on eucalyptus and oak, distinct from eastern L. sulphureus. Chicken of the Woods – White-Pored Laetiporus cincinnatus Ground-fruiting Laetiporus with white pores instead of yellow — grows from buried oak roots in eastern North America. Cinnabar Bracket Trametes sanguinea Striking red-zoned tropical polypore with blood-red pigment compounds under investigation for bioactivity. Cinnabar Chanterelle Cantharellus cinnabarinus Cinnabar-red chanterelle of eastern North America with the same forked false gills as golden chanterelles. Cinnamon Cap Mushroom Hypholoma sublateritium Brick-red clustered hardwood species cultivated in Japan as kuritake, bitter when raw but mild when cooked. Clavulina rugosa Clavulina rugosa Wrinkled white coral fungus fruiting in woodland soil, easily confused with edible Clavulina coralloides. Climacodon dubitativus Climacodon dubitativus Tropical tooth fungus with layered white brackets and downward-pointing spines on hardwood. Cloud Ear Fungus Auricularia polytricha Hairy wood ear species widely used in Chinese cuisine with anticoagulant polysaccharides and high iron content. Clouded Funnel Clitocybe nebularis Large grey funnel cap forming fairy rings in woodland — edibility disputed, causes gastrointestinal upset in many. Collared Earthstar Geastrum triplex Largest common earthstar with a distinctive collar forming as the outer skin splits and folds back. Common Earthball Scleroderma citrinum Toxic false puffball with a thick warty skin and dark purple-black interior — commonly mistaken for edible puffballs. Common Eyelash Cup Scutellinia scutellata Ruby eyelash cup — tiny scarlet cup fungus fringed with dark marginal hairs on wet rotting wood. Common Funnel Mushroom Clitocybe gibba Pale tan funnel-cap common in leaf litter, confused with toxic Clitocybe species requiring expert identification. Common Ink Cap Coprinopsis atramentaria Toxic when consumed with alcohol — contains coprine which inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase causing disulfiram-like reaction. Common Stinkhorn Phallus impudicus Phallic fungus erupting from an egg structure with fetid gleba attracting flies for spore dispersal. Conifer Tuft Hypholoma capnoides Mild-tasting conifer log cluster mushroom — safe edible that resembles toxic sulphur tuft on hardwoods. Coral Tooth Hericium coralloides Branching coral-shaped tooth fungus on dead hardwood with the same neuroprotective erinacine compounds as Lion's Mane. Cordyceps Militaris Cordyceps militaris Cultivatable orange caterpillar fungus producing cordycepin — the most commercially significant entomopathogenic mushroom. Cordyceps Militaris (Albino) Cordyceps militaris Albino strain of C. militaris lacking carotenoid pigmentation with equivalent cordycepin content to orange strains. Cordyceps ophioglossoides Cordyceps ophioglossoides Tongue-shaped cordyceps parasitizing underground Elaphomyces truffle fungi through a mycelial host connection. Cordyceps Sinensis Ophiocordyceps sinensis Himalayan ghost moth caterpillar fungus — the world's most expensive fungus by weight commanding premium prices in TCM. Corn Smut Ustilago maydis Mexican delicacy huitlacoche — a corn pathogen with umami-rich galls and a sequenced genome used in plant pathology research. Cornflower Bolete Gyroporus cyanescens Edible bolete that stains an intense cornflower blue instantly when cut — one of the most dramatic bluing reactions in fungi. Corrugated Milk Cap Lactifluus corrugis Corrugated-cap Lactifluus species with white non-acrid milk — edible in eastern North America. Cortinarius rubellus Cortinarius rubellus Deadly webcap containing orellanine — a kidney-destroying toxin with symptoms delayed up to 3 weeks after ingestion. Craterellus odoratus Craterellus odoratus Fragrant orange trumpet chanterelle from southeastern North America with a strong fruity aroma. Crested Coral Clavulina cristata White branching coral fungus with crested tips common in mixed woodland across the Northern Hemisphere. Crown-Tipped Coral Artomyces pyxidatus Coral fungus with distinctive crown-shaped branch tips — edible and unmistakable among North American corals. Cubamyces menziesii Cubamyces menziesii Rare Pacific Northwest sequestrate fungus recently described from Douglas-fir forest soils. Cup Fungus Cookeina sulcipes Vivid pink-orange tropical cup fungus with ribbed outer surface found throughout Asian and Central American rainforests. Cymatoderma elegans Cymatoderma elegans Elegant fan-shaped tropical species with a leathery corrugated surface and pale spore-bearing underside.

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Fairy Inkcap Coprinellus disseminatus Fruiting in dense clusters of hundreds of tiny caps on decaying stumps — does not autodigest like true inkcaps. False Morel Gyromitra esculenta Brain-like spring mushroom containing gyromitrin — a toxin converted to the rocket fuel component monomethylhydrazine. Fan-Shaped Jelly Fungus Dacryopinax spathularia Tiny orange spatula-shaped jelly fungus on wet decaying conifer wood with tremelloid internal structure. Favolaschia maipularis Favolaschia maipularis Tiny bioluminescent porecap from Brazil, part of the most species-rich group of light-emitting fungi. Favolaschia pustulosa Favolaschia pustulosa Minute orange bracket with hexagonal pores and bioluminescent properties confirmed in Japanese specimens. Favolus grammocephalus Favolus grammocephalus Tropical polypore with elongated hexagonal pores and a thin flexible cap on hardwood branches. Favolus tenuiculus Favolus tenuiculus Delicate thin-capped neotropical polypore with large hexagonal pores and paper-thin context. Ferulae Mushroom Pleurotus ferulae Giant fennel-root Pleurotus from Central Asia, closely related to King Oyster with similar cultivation requirements. Field Blewit Lepista personata Violet-stemmed grassland mushroom with buff cap, forming fairy rings in meadows across Europe. Firerug Inkcap Coprinellus domesticus Orange-tinged inkcap growing on a fibrous mycelial mat resembling a rug on rotting indoor and outdoor wood. Flammulina fennae Flammulina fennae Northern European Flammulina species recently separated from F. velutipes through molecular systematics. Florida Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus var. Florida Warm-adapted oyster strain with rapid colonization speed and good yield in subtropical growing conditions. Fluted Bird's Nest Cyathus striatus Tiny fluted cup holding egg-like peridioles dispersed by raindrops — a precise ballistic spore dispersal mechanism. Fly Agaric Amanita muscaria Iconic red-and-white spotted toadstool containing ibotenic acid and muscimol — the world's most recognized mushroom. Fomitopsis feei Fomitopsis feei Tropical Fomitopsis species with cream-colored pores and documented antimicrobial secondary metabolites. Fried Chicken Mushroom Lyophyllum decastes Dense clustered edible with a chewy texture resembling fried chicken — popular in Japanese cuisine as shimeji. Funeral Bell Galerina marginata Deadly wood-rotting mushroom containing the same amatoxins as Death Cap — fatally confused with edible species.

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Ganoderma chalceum Ganoderma chalceum Tropical Ganoderma with an unlacquered surface, part of a complex requiring molecular resolution. Ganoderma formosanum Ganoderma formosanum Taiwanese Ganoderma species with a distinct lacquered morphology and unique triterpenoid profile. Ganoderma megaloma Ganoderma megaloma Tropical Ganoderma with unusually large pores contributing novel triterpenoid structures to the genus. Ganoderma neo-japonicum Ganoderma neo-japonicum East Asian Ganoderma recently separated from G. japonicum through molecular phylogenetics. Ganoderma oregonense Ganoderma oregonense Large western North American reishi relative fruiting on conifers with documented immunomodulatory activity. Ganoderma polychromum Ganoderma polychromum Pantropical Ganoderma species with a multicolored cap surface and active pharmaceutical screening interest. Ganoderma sinense Ganoderma sinense Purple zizhi — black-lacquered Ganoderma species used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine. Ganoderma tsugae Ganoderma tsugae Hemlock reishi of eastern North America with bright red-orange lacquered cap, morphologically similar to G. lucidum. Garlic-Scented Mushroom Mycetinis scorodonius Tiny needle-legged mushroom with an intense garlic sulfur scent used as a culinary flavoring agent. Geastrum mirabile Geastrum mirabile Remarkable earthstar with hygrometric rays that curl inward in dry conditions to protect the central spore sac. Gem-Studded Puffball Lycoperdon perlatum Common warty puffball with white pyramidal spines — edible when young and white inside, widespread globally. Ghost Fungus Omphalotus nidiformis Australian bioluminescent toxic oyster lookalike — glows green in darkness through luciferin-luciferase chemistry. Giant Macrocybe Macrocybe crassa One of the largest gilled mushrooms in the world, fruiting in tropical Asia on rich organic soils. Giant Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus giganteus Giant Malaysian oyster forming massive fruiting bodies up to 1 kg, widely consumed in Southeast Asian cuisine. Giant Puffball Calvatia gigantea Football-sized puffball containing up to seven trillion spores, edible when uniformly white inside. Giant Sawgill Mushroom Neolentinus ponderosus Massive conifer-dwelling lentinoid with serrated gill edges and tough brown cap causing brown rot. Gilled Polypore Lenzites betulina Bracket fungus with gill-like lamellae instead of pores — a convergent morphology confusing to beginners. Glowing Mycena Mycena noctilucens Bioluminescent Asian Mycena species whose mycelium and fruiting bodies emit continuous green light at night. Glutinous Waxcap Hygrocybe glutinipes var. rubra Viscid red waxcap with a glutinous stipe, characteristic of old European waxcap grassland communities. Goblet Waxcap Hygrocybe cantharellus Slender orange-red waxcap of ancient undisturbed grasslands — an indicator species for fungal biodiversity. Gold Enoki Flammulina velutipes Wild-type golden enoki with a velvet stipe and broad cap — the natural form of the commercial white enoki. Gold Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus citrinopileatus Vivid yellow elm oyster from East Asia producing lovastatin and showing hepatoprotective activity in studies. Golden Chanterelle Cantharellus cibarius Europe's prized egg-yolk chanterelle with forked false gills, fruity apricot aroma, and ectomycorrhizal ecology. Golden-Gilled Gerronema Gerronema strombodes Tropical bioluminescent species with a funnel-shaped cap, part of a broader study of fungal light emission. Golden Wine Cap Mushroom Stropharia rugosoannulata var. lutea Yellow-capped garden giant variant with the same wine-like flavor as the classic red-brown form. Gray Shag Coprinopsis cinerea Major model organism for studying fungal development and mushroom morphogenesis — genome fully sequenced. Green Pepe Mycena chlorophos Japanese and Southeast Asian bioluminescent Mycena emitting bright green light from both cap and stipe tissue. Green Stain Fungus Chlorociboria aeruginascens Produces xylindein pigment that stains oak wood vivid blue-green, used since Renaissance times in marquetry. Grey Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus Classic grey oyster strain — the most widely cultivated mushroom in the world after button mushrooms. Grisette Amanita vaginata Edible grisette with a volva but no ring — a rare non-toxic Amanita requiring careful identification. Gymnopilus dilepis Gymnopilus dilepis Tropical Gymnopilus species with documented psilocybin content and bitter taste from gymnopilins.

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Laccaria ochropurpurea Laccaria ochropurpurea Large purple-gilled ectomycorrhizal species of eastern North American oak forests, edible with good flavor. Laccaria prava Laccaria prava Ectomycorrhizal Laccaria species with uncertain taxonomic status, awaiting full molecular resolution. Larch Bolete Suillus grevillei Yellow-capped slimy bolete fruiting exclusively under larch trees — a reliable ectomycorrhizal indicator. Lentaria surculus Lentaria surculus Delicate branching coral fungus on decaying wood in North American and European forests. Lentinula aciculospora Lentinula aciculospora South American Lentinula species with needle-like spores representing basal diversity within the shiitake genus. Lentinula boryana Lentinula boryana Central American shiitake relative with similar lentinan polysaccharides and potential cultivation interest. Lentinus badius Lentinus badius Bay-brown lentinoid on tropical hardwood with serrated gill edges and lignocellulose-degrading enzyme systems. Lentinus polychrous Lentinus polychrous Variable Thai species cultivated as phet mun — a popular edible across Southeast Asian markets. Lentinus squarrosulus Lentinus squarrosulus Thai edible species cultivated on agricultural waste with strong umami flavor and tropical fruiting conditions. Liberty Cap Psilocybe semilanceata Most widely distributed psilocybin mushroom in the world — a small conical grassland species containing psilocybin and baeocystin. Light Filament Panellus luxfilamentus Bioluminescent Australian Panellus species producing continuous mycelial and fruiting body light emission. Lion's Mane Hericium erinaceus Cascading white tooth fungus producing erinacines and hericenones that stimulate nerve growth factor synthesis. Lion's Mane – Warm Weather Hericium erinaceus Warm-adapted Lion's Mane isolate selected for fruiting performance at higher temperatures than standard strains. Lobster Mushroom Hypomyces lactifluorum Not a true mushroom but a parasitic fungus transforming Russula or Lactarius hosts into a brilliant orange edible.

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Macrocybe titans Macrocybe titans Among the largest gilled mushrooms ever recorded, fruiting in massive clusters in Central American tropical forests. Magpie Fungus Coprinopsis picacea Striking black-and-white inkcap with a fibrous veil pattern — one of the most visually dramatic European mushrooms. Maitake Grifola frondosa Hen of the Woods — rosette polypore with D-fraction beta-glucan showing the strongest clinical immunomodulatory evidence. Marasmiellus albus-corticis Marasmiellus albus-corticis White-barked tropical Marasmiellus species on dead twigs with haemolytic compounds under investigation. Marasmiellus candidus Marasmiellus candidus Stark white minute fungus on grass and leaf sheaths in tropical regions with antimicrobial secondary metabolites. Marasmius haematocephalus Marasmius haematocephalus Vivid pink-capped tropical Marasmius with blood-red pigmentation on decaying wood in Asian rainforests. Marasmius palmivorus Marasmius palmivorus Palm-leaf decomposer with tough wiry stipes that revive and resume growth when rehydrated after desiccation. Marasmius purpureostriatus Marasmius purpureostriatus Tropical species with distinctive purple-striped cap surface among the most visually striking Marasmius taxa. Marasmius tubulatus Marasmius tubulatus Tube-stalked Marasmius species with hollow wiry stipes and revival ability after complete desiccation. Matsutake Tricholoma matsutake Japan's most prized seasonal mushroom — a pine forest ectomycorrhizal species with a distinctive spicy cinnamon aroma. Meadow Mushroom Agaricus campestris Classic wild field mushroom with pink gills turning brown — the original edible Agaricus before commercial cultivation. Meadow Puffball Lycoperdon pratense Common grassland puffball edible when young and white inside, often found in fairy rings. Metarhizium anisopliae Metarhizium anisopliae Green muscardine fungus — a globally deployed biopesticide infecting and killing soil-dwelling insect pests. Mica Cap Coprinellus micaceus Glistening inkcap with mica-like granules on the cap surface, growing in dense tufts on buried wood. Milky Mushroom Calocybe indica White tropical species widely cultivated across India — tolerates high temperatures making it ideal for warm climates. Morchella americana Morchella americana True yellow morel of eastern North America, revised through molecular phylogenetics from the M. esculenta complex. Morchella australiana Morchella australiana Australian morel species recently described through ITS sequencing, endemic to southeastern Australia. Morchella brunnea Morchella brunnea Brown European morel separated from M. elata through phylogenomic analysis and morphological characters. Morchella conica Morchella conica Conical black morel of Europe and North America with tall narrow cap and dark primary ridges. Morchella elata Morchella elata Tall black morel of European conifer forests, one of the earliest morel species to be formally described. Morchella eohespera Morchella eohespera Western blond morel of North America fruiting under cottonwood and ash trees in riparian habitats. Morchella eximia Morchella eximia Post-fire morel fruiting abundantly after wildfires in mixed conifer forests across the Northern Hemisphere. Morchella exuberans Morchella exuberans Robust yellow morel complex species from North America with thick ridges and wide honeycomb pits. Morchella importuna Morchella importuna Urban wood-chip morel fruiting prolifically in disturbed soils, gardens, and landscaped areas worldwide. Morchella laurentiana Morchella laurentiana St. Lawrence River valley morel with distinct morphological and molecular characters from other black morels. Morchella Mel-8 Morchella sp. Mel-8 Numbered morel molecular species from the yellow morel clade, separated through multi-locus phylogenetics. Morchella punctipes Morchella punctipes Half-free-type morel with a stippled stem surface, recently elevated from synonym to accepted species. Morchella purpurascens Morchella purpurascens European morel with purple-tinged ridges at maturity, fruiting in mountain forests of central Europe. Morchella snyderi Morchella snyderi Western North American black morel fruiting in conifer forests, named after mycologist Snyder. Morchella steppicola Morchella steppicola Central Asian steppe morel fruiting in grassland and arid habitats, distinct from forest-dwelling morel taxa. Morchella tomentosa Morchella tomentosa Grey burn morel with a distinctive fuzzy cap — fruiting only in conifer forest sites burned 1-2 years prior. Mucor tofus Mucor tofus Early-diverging zygomycete with documented rennin-like protease activity relevant to cheese production research. Mutinus bambusinus Mutinus bambusinus Bamboo stinkhorn emerging from an egg with a slender orange-red stipe and fetid gleba attracting flies. Mycena coralliformis Mycena coralliformis Vibrant coral-red Mycena species with bioluminescent properties under active photobiological investigation. Mycena deeptha Mycena deeptha South Indian bioluminescent Mycena described in 2017, one of numerous luminescent Mycena recently discovered. Mycena gombakensis Mycena gombakensis Malaysian bioluminescent Mycena from Gombak district, one of several Southeast Asian luminescent discoveries. Mycena leptocephala Mycena leptocephala Nitrous-smelling grey bonnet on conifer needles — the bleach odor is caused by chlorinated alkaloid compounds. Mycena luguensis Mycena luguensis Chinese luminescent Mycena from Sichuan province, contributing to the global mapping of bioluminescent fungi. Mycena myrifica Mycena myrifica Brazilian bioluminescent Mycena described as part of a major taxonomic revision of luminescent Mycena species. Mycena nocticaelum Mycena nocticaelum Night-sky Mycena — a bioluminescent species named for its starlike appearance on forest floors at night. Mycena roseilignicola Mycena roseilignicola Rose-pink wood-inhabiting Mycena with bioluminescent mycelium confirmed through time-lapse photography.

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Olive Oysterling Panellus serotinus Late-season olive-capped shelf fungus on dead hardwood with mild flavor and cold-tolerance cultivation interest. Oncom Mold Neurospora intermedia Orange bread mold used in Indonesian oncom fermentation and as a model organism for circadian rhythm research. Onion-Stalk Parasol Leucocoprinus cepistipes White tropical Lepiota relative appearing in houseplant soil, harmless to plants but mildly toxic if eaten. Ophiocordyceps sobolifera Ophiocordyceps sobolifera Cicada-parasitizing cordyceps producing a slender orange stroma from the host body underground. Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala Wasp-specific entomopathogen producing species-selective behavior manipulation before host death. Orange Mock Oyster Phyllotopsis nidulans Bright orange shelf fungus with a foul sewer-like odor from skatole compounds — inedible and unmistakable. Orange Mosscap Rickenella fibula Tiny pin-headed orange mushroom growing exclusively among mosses — one of few fungal moss associates. Orange Peel Fungus Aleuria aurantia Vivid orange cup fungus on bare soil, producing ascospores via a forcible discharge mechanism called puffing. Oregon White Truffle Tuber oregonense Pacific Northwest truffle with a complex fruity aroma maturing in winter under Douglas-fir — commercially harvested. Oudemansiella canarii Oudemansiella canarii Southeast Asian edible species on hardwood with a slimy cap and oudemansin antibiotic compounds. Oyster Mushroom HK-35 Pleurotus ostreatus High-yielding commercial oyster strain HK-35 selected for consistent flush production in tropical conditions. Oyster Mushroom Lambert 123 Pleurotus ostreatus Lambert spawn strain 123 — a reliable commercial oyster isolate selected for consistent flush performance.

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Paddy Straw Volvariella volvacea Tropical straw mushroom widely cultivated across Asia — requires warm temperatures and high humidity to fruit. Pale Brittlestem Candolleomyces candolleanus Fragile wood-rotting species recently reclassified from Psathyrella through molecular phylogenetic analysis. Palm Polypore Ganoderma boninense Destructive palm pathogen causing basal stem rot — the most economically damaging disease of oil palm globally. Paltry Puffball Bovista plumbea Small lead-grey puffball detaching at maturity to roll and disperse spores across open grasslands. Panellus stipticus Panellus stipticus North American bitter oyster with bioluminescent mycelium — the classic laboratory species for fungal light emission research. Panther Cap Amanita pantherina Toxic brown Amanita containing ibotenic acid and muscimol — more toxic than Fly Agaric per gram of tissue. Parasol Mushroom Amerilepiota procera Tall elegant grassland mushroom with a snakeskin-patterned stipe — a prized edible requiring care near toxic lookalikes. Parvixerocomus pseudoaokii Parvixerocomus pseudoaokii Recently described small bolete from East Asia, part of ongoing molecular revision of the Xerocomellus complex. Peach Faint Foot Heimiomyces sp. Delicate tropical Mycenoid species on leaf litter with thin translucent stipes and pale peach-toned caps. Pear-Shaped Puffball Apioperdon pyriforme Clustered wood-dwelling puffball — the only puffball reliably found fruiting on decaying logs rather than soil. Pearl Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus Classic pearlescent-white oyster strain — one of the most widely cultivated mushrooms in the world. Pearl Oyster Mushroom – Warm Weather Pleurotus ostreatus Warm-climate pearl oyster isolate maintaining yield and quality at temperatures above 25°C. Pearl Sawgill Lentinus concavus Concave-capped tropical lentinoid with serrated gills and lignocellulose-degrading enzyme systems. Peeling Oysterling Crepidotus mollis Soft fan-shaped wood-rotting fungus with rusty-brown gills and a gelatinous cuticle layer. Penicillium camemberti Penicillium camemberti White rind mold responsible for the bloomy exterior and creamy interior of Camembert and Brie cheeses. Pestalotiopsis microspora Pestalotiopsis microspora Endophytic fungus with documented capacity to degrade polyurethane plastics anaerobically — a significant bioremediation discovery. Peziza vesiculosa Peziza vesiculosa Bladder-like brown cup fungus common on nutrient-rich soil, compost, and manure piles worldwide. Phanerochaete chrysosporium Phanerochaete chrysosporium Model white-rot fungus for ligninolytic enzyme research with applications in paper production and bioremediation. Pheasant Back Mushroom Polyporus squamosus Large scaly polypore on dead elms smelling of watermelon rind — edible when young, tough when mature. Phellinus linteus Phellinus linteus East Asian medicinal bracket with the most extensive cancer research of any Phellinus species — over 200 published studies. Phoenix Oyster Pleurotus pulmonarius Summer oyster tolerating warmer fruiting temperatures than P. ostreatus — widely cultivated in tropical regions. Pine Bolete Boletus pinophilus Conifer-associated porcini relative with a dark wine-brown cap and excellent flavor — highly prized in Scandinavia. Pink Oyster Pleurotus djamor Vivid pink tropical oyster requiring warm temperatures — the most visually striking oyster mushroom in cultivation. Pink Oyster (Salmon) Pleurotus salmoneostramineus Salmon-pink oyster species from Japan with paler coloration than P. djamor and distinct cold tolerance. Pleurotus geesteranus Pleurotus geesteranus Compact European oyster species recently separated from P. pulmonarius through molecular systematics. Pleurotus nebrodensis Pleurotus nebrodensis Critically endangered Sicilian oyster mushroom with a cream-colored cap, protected by Italian law. Pleurotus sajor-caju Pleurotus sajor-caju Tropical oyster widely cultivated across South and Southeast Asia on paddy straw and agricultural waste. Pluteus leoninus Pluteus leoninus Lion-yellow Pluteus with a velvety cap surface and free pink gills on decaying hardwood. Poison Pie Hebeloma crustuliniforme Toxic cream-capped mushroom smelling of radish — causes severe gastrointestinal poisoning and resembles edible species. Polycephalomyces species Polycephalomyces spp. Multi-headed cordyceps relatives often hyperparasitizing other entomopathogenic fungi in tropical forests. Poplar Oyster Pleurotus calyptratus Veiled oyster species on poplar with a distinctive partial veil remnant on the cap margin when young. Porcelain Fungus Oudemansiella mucida Translucent white slippery beech mushroom producing mucidin — an antifungal antibiotic used in medicine. Porcini Boletus edulis King Bolete — the world's most commercially traded wild mushroom with a nutty flavor and global culinary significance. Poria cocos Poria cocos Underground sclerotium on pine roots used for over 2,000 years in TCM with documented anxiolytic and diuretic effects. Portobello Mushroom Agaricus bisporus Mature button mushroom — same species as the white button, allowed to grow fully with gills exposed and umami intensified. Psilocybe azurescens Psilocybe azurescens Among the most potent psilocybin mushrooms known — fruiting on wood debris along the Pacific Coast of North America. Psilocybe cubensis Psilocybe cubensis The world's most studied psilocybin mushroom — tropical dung-loving species at the center of psychedelic research. Psilocybe cyanescens Psilocybe cyanescens Wavy-capped potent psilocybin species spreading globally on wood chip mulch in urban landscapes. Purple Coral Clavaria zollingeri Striking amethyst-violet coral fungus of grasslands and woodlands — one of the most colorful European macrofungi. Purple Jellydisc Ascocoryne sarcoides Gelatinous purple-pink disc fungus on dead beech, producing both sexual and asexual fruiting bodies on the same substrate.

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Ramaria aurea Ramaria aurea Golden-yellow branching coral fungus of European beech forests — edible when young but causes digestive upset when mature. Red Belt Conk Fomitopsis pinicola Perennial conifer bracket with concentric red-brown bands and fomitopsin compounds with antibiotic activity. Red Reishi Ganoderma resinaceum Large resinous Ganoderma with a distinctive sticky cap surface and significant triterpenoid content. Red-Staining Polypore Amauroderma rude Tropical stalked polypore that stains red when bruised, with a rugose cap and cytotoxic lanostane triterpenoids. Reishi Ganoderma lucidum Lacquered hardwood polypore with over 400 bioactive compounds and 2,000 years of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Rhizopus oligosporus Rhizopus oligosporus Tempeh mold binding soybeans into a firm cake — the essential fermentation organism for Indonesian tempeh. Rigidoporus microporus Rigidoporus microporus White root rot pathogen causing severe losses in rubber tree plantations across tropical Asia and Africa. Ringless Honey Mushroom Desarmillaria caespitosa Ringless North American honey mushroom recently separated from Armillaria through molecular phylogenetics. Rocky Mountain Porcini Boletus rubriceps Western North American porcini with a distinctive ruby-red cap — a choice edible in Rocky Mountain forests. Rooting Shank Hymenopellis radicata Tall slender mushroom with a long tapering root anchoring it deep in decaying buried hardwood. Rosy Parachute Marasmius pulcherripes Beautiful pink-gilled Marasmius fruiting on dead leaves in North American hardwood forests.

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Saffron Milk Cap Lactarius deliciosus Orange-bleeding pine associate prized across Spain and Catalonia — one of Europe's most important wild edibles. Salami Mold Penicillium nalgiovense White cured meat mold inoculated onto salami casings to prevent undesirable mold growth during curing. Salt-Loving Mushroom Agaricus bernardii Coastal and salt-marsh Agaricus with ink-staining flesh, unusual tolerance to saline soils. Sandy Stiltball Battarrea phalloides Bizarre desert puffball on a long shaggy stipe — fruiting in arid sandy soils across multiple continents. Sanguinoderma perplexum Sanguinoderma perplexum Tropical ganodermatacean polypore with complex triterpenoid chemistry under active pharmaceutical investigation. Scaly Polypore Albatrellus confluens Salmon-colored terrestrial polypore of conifer forests, producing grifolin with documented antitumor properties. Scarletina Bolete Neoboletus luridiformis Dramatic bolete with blood-red pores and intense blue-staining flesh — edible when cooked but toxic raw. Shaggy Bracket Inonotus hispidus Large orange-brown shaggy polypore on apple and ash trees with hispidin compounds showing antiviral activity. Shaggy Mane Coprinus comatus Lawyer's wig inkcap that autodigests into black ink within hours of emergence — edible only when freshly emerged. Shaggy Parasol Chlorophyllum rhacodes Large shaggy-scaled edible parasol mushroom causing gastrointestinal upset in some individuals — requires caution. Sheathed Woodtuft Kuehneromyces mutabilis Hygrophanous two-toned edible cluster on dead wood — popular in Germany but dangerously confused with Galerina. Sheep Polypore Albatrellus ovinus White-capped edible terrestrial polypore of conifer forests with scabrosin compounds showing anticancer activity. Shiitake 3782 Lentinula edodes High-yield shiitake strain 3782 selected for consistent fruiting performance on supplemented sawdust blocks. Shiitake 75 Lentinula edodes Classic strain 75 shiitake selected for balanced fruiting across a wide temperature window. Shiitake CW 40–60°F Lentinula edodes Cold-weather shiitake isolate fruiting optimally at 40–60°F — suited for unheated structures in cool climates. Shiitake Lentinula edodes World's second most cultivated mushroom — source of lentinan, eritadenine, and the most studied culinary fungus. Shrimp of the Woods Entoloma abortivum Edible aborted form of Entoloma parasitized by Armillaria — creating the distinctive shrimp-like irregular masses. Sidewalk Mushroom Agaricus bitorquis Urban Agaricus with the mechanical force to crack pavement when fruiting — cultivated commercially in Europe. Silky Rosegill Volvariella bombycina Silky-white tree-hollow mushroom with free pink gills and a large membranous volva, growing high on living trees. Slippery Jack Suillus luteus Slimy-capped yellow bolete of pine forests — widely eaten in Europe after removing the viscid skin. Snow Fungus Tremella fuciformis White gelatinous jelly fungus with skin-hydrating glucuronoxylomannan polysaccharides driving a major beauty supplement market. Snowy Wood Mushroom Agaricus excellens Large white forest Agaricus with an almond-anise scent and non-yellowing flesh — a choice edible. Spectacular Rustgill Gymnopilus junonius Large golden-brown clustered wood mushroom containing psilocybin — the aptly named Big Laughing Gym. Spiny Puffball Lycoperdon echinatum Distinctive puffball covered in long curved spines that leave a net-like pattern when they fall away at maturity. Splitgill Mushroom Schizophyllum commune Most widely distributed mushroom on Earth with 28,000 mating types — its split gills close to protect spores during drought. Sporeless Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus Mutant oyster strain producing no airborne spores — developed for growers and consumers with spore sensitivities. Spring Fieldcap Agrocybe praecox Early spring grassland and garden mushroom with a mealy smell and ring-bearing stipe. Spring Polypore Lentinus arcularius Spring polypore with a central stipe and small round pores on hardwood sticks, recently reclassified from Polyporus. St. George's Mushroom Calocybe gambosa Choice spring edible appearing around St. George's Day (April 23) with a strong mealy smell and firm white flesh. Stinking Dapperling Lepiota cristata Small toxic Lepiota with a strong rubbery smell and scaly brown cap — contains amatoxins in some populations. Sulphur Tuft Hypholoma fasciculare Bitter toxic wood-rotting cluster mushroom — one of the most common causes of European mushroom poisoning. Summer Truffle Tuber aestivum Affordable European truffle available in summer with a mild nutty flavor and black warty exterior. Sweet Knot Mushroom Globifomes graveolens Sweet-smelling hardwood polypore with anise-scented compounds and documented antifungal secondary metabolites. Swollen Bracket Ganoderma gibbosum Large unlacquered Ganoderma with a distinctly gibbous (swollen) upper surface on hardwood stumps.

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Tarragon Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus eunosmus Scandinavian oyster species with a distinctive tarragon-anise aroma — fruiting in cold northern climates. Tawny Grisette Amanita fulva Edible tawny-capped Amanita with a volva but no ring — requires expert identification given the genus. Tawny Milk Cap Lactarius volemus Abundant edible milk cap with copious white latex and a distinctive fishy odor from dimethyl sulfide. Terfezia arenaria Terfezia arenaria Desert truffle of North Africa and the Middle East harvested after winter rains — a traditional delicacy. Termite Mushroom Termitomyces albuminosus Symbiotic mushroom cultivated by termites in their colonies — cannot be cultivated outside this obligate relationship. Termitomyces microcarpus Termitomyces microcarpus Small termite-associated Termitomyces species fruiting from termite mounds in African and Asian tropical forests. Termitomyces striatus Termitomyces striatus Striped-cap termite mushroom with a pointed umbo and perforating pseudorhiza connecting to the termite nest. Terracotta Hedgehog Hydnum rufescens Smaller terracotta-colored tooth fungus — edible and foolproof like its relative the sweet tooth mushroom. Tetrapyrgos nigripes Tetrapyrgos nigripes Black-footed tropical species with four-armed lageniform cystidia — a distinctive microscopic character. The Prince Agaricus augustus Regal large-scaled woodland Agaricus with an almond scent — one of the finest edible Agaricus species. Thelephora cuticularis Thelephora cuticularis Leathery earth fan with an irregular lobed structure on forest floors, contributing to mycorrhizal networks. Tiger Milk Mushroom Lignosus rhinocerus Malaysian traditional medicine species with an underground sclerotium — subject of multiple clinical trials for respiratory conditions. Tiger Sawgill Lentinus tigrinus Striking tiger-patterned lentinoid with dark scales on a white cap, fruiting on submerged and waterlogged wood. Train Wrecker Lentinus lepideus Powerful brown-rot fungus historically degrading creosote-treated railway ties — with exceptional creosote tolerance. Trametes hirsuta Trametes hirsuta Hairy-capped polypore with highly active laccase enzymes studied for textile dye decolorization and bioremediation. Trichaleurina javanica Trichaleurina javanica Large brownish cup fungus from Southeast Asia with an edible gelatinous interior prized in local cuisines. Trichoderma harzianum Trichoderma harzianum Mycoparasitic biocontrol agent attacking pathogenic fungi including Botrytis and Pythium in agricultural settings. Trooping Funnel Clitocybe geotropa Large edible funnel cap forming fairy rings in grasslands and open woodland — one of the biggest Clitocybe species. Tropical Bracket Ganoderma tropicum Pantropical unlacquered Ganoderma contributing lanostane triterpenoids to the genus-wide chemical library. Turkey Tail Trametes versicolor Multicolored bracket producing PSK (krestin) — the only mushroom compound approved as an adjunct cancer drug in Japan.

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Weeping Widow Lacrymaria lacrymabunda Shaggy-capped inkcap with gills weeping dark droplets — its dramatic appearance masks its mildly toxic nature. White Beech Mushroom Hypsizygus tessellatus White bunapi shimeji — cultivated for its crisp texture and mild flavor in Japanese and Korean cuisines. White Button Mushroom Agaricus bisporus The world's most cultivated mushroom — a 1925 albino mutation of cremini that now dominates global production. White Cheese Polypore Tyromyces chioneus Soft white watery bracket on dead hardwood with a cheese-like texture and faint pleasant odor. White Enoki Mushroom Flammulina velutipes Commercial white enoki — etiolated in CO₂-rich darkness to produce the long slender pins sold in supermarkets globally. White Morel Morchella deliciosa Pale-ridged European morel with a cream to white cap surface, fruiting in spring under mixed trees. White Rot Fungus Earliella scabrosa Tropical white-rot polypore with highly active laccase and manganese peroxidase enzyme systems for lignocellulose degradation. White Truffle Tuber magnatum Alba white truffle — the world's most expensive food by weight, impossible to cultivate and hunted with trained dogs. Willow Bracket Phellinus igniarius Perennial willow and poplar bracket historically used as tinder fungus and in traditional medicine across northern regions. Wood Ear Auricularia fuscosuccinea Amber-brown wood ear species recently distinguished from A. auricula-judae by molecular and morphological analysis. Woodland Agaricus Agaricus silvicola Slender forest Agaricus with a strong anise scent and flesh that slowly yellows — edible but requires care. Wrinkled Peach Rhodotus palmatus Rare and striking pink mushroom with a reticulate (net-like) cap surface — endangered in many European countries.

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