Top 9 Most Common Mushrooms in Ulhasnagar
Most Common Mushrooms
1. Fan-shaped jelly-fungus
Just as its Latin and the common English names suggest, the fan-shaped jelly-fungus (Dacryopinax spathularia) is a fan-shaped or spatula-shaped jelly-like mushroom. It commonly grows in wood cracks and it sometimes even appears in the cracks of the processed wood and lumber. Despite the word "jelly" in its name, the fan-shaped jelly-fungus is not considered edible.
2. Yellow-footed micropore
The scientific name of the yellow-footed micropore (Microporus xanthopus) translates to “tiny-pored yellow foot.” Its short stem is usually yellow, leading up to a concave, funnel-like cap. The species is common in all the tropics of the world outside of the Americas. The striated, multi-hued caps grow largest in wet, darkly-shaded locations.
3. Bridal veil stinkhorn
Bridal veil stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus) can be found rising up from the ground in tropical forests around the world. A distinctive netted fringe “skirt” descends from the cap along the length of the stalk. A type of “stinkhorn,” the fruitbodies of this species produce scents that vary between sickly-sweet to just plain unpleasant. The odor is meant to attract insects that usually lay their eggs in carrion.
4. Violet crust
Violet crust has recently been shown to have some parasitic tendencies, with observations that it can develop rapidly within the right environment. Violet crust is usually found in deciduous forests on rotting wood. It has a waxy yet fluffy surface and is noted for its bright purple coloring.
5. Phallus luteus
Phallus luteus's unique appearance makes it easy to recognize in forests. The multi-colored mushroom has yellow webbing hanging off the cap closely resembling a skirt. Like other species in the genus, phallus luteus is also recognizable by its pungent odor.
6. Split gill
Split gill(Schizophyllum commune) can be found across the globe. Uniquely, it is the only mushroom species known to display the capability to retract by movement. It is considered inedible, although not necessarily toxic. Furthermore, it is not recommended to smell this species, as the spores are capable of sprouting and growing in nasal passages.
7. Pink oyster mushroom
Pink oyster mushroom is a striking mushroom that grows in the shape of an oyster shell. It has a brilliant pink color that fades as the mushroom ages. Pink oyster mushroom is primarily found in warmer climates growing on tropical hardwood trees.
8. White coral
The white coral (Ramariopsis kunzei), with its upright, branching tendrils which do not have caps, bears a striking resemblance to underwater corals. It is an odd sight to encounter in the forest. The species is a generalist, being found in woodlands - usually on decaying litter - around the world.
9. Resinous polypore
This shelf or bracket mushroom occurs on the wood of conifers and hardwoods around the world, either singly or in groups. Young resinous polypore fruitbodies are moist with a red sap-like substance that may form droplets around the edges; as they mature they dry out into a darker, tougher texture with a resinous exterior.
