Saprobic Collection

Crown-tipped Coral Fungus or Crown Coral Fungus (Artomyces pyxidatus) - DuPont State Recreational Forest - Cedar Mountain, near Brevard

Piggyback Shanklet (Collybia cirrhata) fruiting bodies, group growing amongst moss covered fallen pine needles, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Velvet Roll-rim (Tapinella atrotomentosa) fruiting body, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Flaming Scalycap (Pholiota flammans) fruiting bodies, growing on tree trunk in woodland, Leicestershire, England, October

Dead mans fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) fungi. This inedible fungus occurs on decaying wood. The fruiting body is hard and varies in shape from cylindrical to knobbly

Orange peel fungi (Aleuria aurantia) amongst gravel. This cup fungus has no stem and grows on top of the ground. It is gregarious and widespread. It is edible

Pholiota limonella mushrooms
Pholiota mushrooms (Pholiota limonella) on wood. This fungus is not edible

Shaggy pholiota fungi (Pholiota squarrosa) on a tree stump

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"Saprobic Fungi: Nature's Decomposers in Action" Piggyback Shanklet (Collybia cirrhata) fruiting bodies, a group growing amongst moss-covered fallen pine needles - showcasing the intricate beauty fungi thriving on decaying organic matter. Velvet Roll-rim (Tapinella atrotomentosa) fruiting body captured in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England during October - a vibrant reminder of nature's ability to recycle and renew. Stump Puffball (Lycoperdon pyriforme) fruiting bodies gathered in groups on a moss-covered tree stump - these fascinating mushrooms play an essential role in breaking down dead wood and returning nutrients to the soil. Witness the magical moment as raindrops hit individual Stump Puffball (Lycoperdon pyriforme) fruiting bodies, causing them to emit spores into the air - nature's own dispersal mechanism at work. In November, even amidst Italy's deciduous woodland habitat, Stump Puffball (Lycoperdon pyriforme) fruiting bodies emerge like little white pearls against the autumn foliage - reminding us of nature's constant cycle of growth and decay. Another mesmerizing sight unfolds as raindrops trigger individual Stump Puffball (Lycoperdon pyriforme) fruiting bodies to release their spores into the surrounding environment - a testament to fungi's adaptability and survival strategies. Flaming Scalycap (Pholiota flammans) fruiting bodies gracefully adorn a tree trunk within Leicestershire's enchanting woodland setting - illustrating how saprobic fungi can transform ordinary landscapes into extraordinary displays of color and texture. Dead man’s fingers (Xylaria polymorpha), with its eerie appearance resembling skeletal remains emerging from decaying wood.