Identification: Another set of fungi needing identification...

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by shady gardener, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. shady gardener

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    We've had a lot of rain these past few days, especially. I suspect that's the main "incentive" to cause fungi to grow... but I can't identify these. Thanks for your help!

    The first one (small, white, round) was only about 1" or so in diameter.
    The second was about 3" in length.

    The third was a little larger.

    The fourth... is it a fungi? The ends were only about 1/3 - 1/2" (no more) in diameter.
     

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    Thank you so much! Monotropa uniflora, Indian pipe! I will do some reading. :-)
     
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    The second picture could be Tremella concrescens, a jelly fungus that often grows on the stems of herbaceous plants.
     
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    the third i believe is a type of 'chicken of the woods'....
     
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    The first could certainly be Tremella concrescens. I've looked it up a bit and it seems to fit. Thank you!

    I'm not sure about the third being "chicken of the woods." It doesn't quite seem to fit, as it wasn't growing on a tree. It was rather rubbery looking and it was on the ground... but I'll keep looking, too. Thanks!
     

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