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Deceiver (Laccaria laccata)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
Stems disproportionate to cap size, very long and taper at the apex. Growing in a patch, not grouped. Creamy brown in color
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Toothed Jelly Fungus (Pseudohydnum gelatinosum)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
Jelly fungus, opaque and thumb sized. Presence of a stipe coming off the center of the conchate cap. growing on wood.
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Blewit (Collybia nuda)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
Among twig litter of hemlock/pines. Stem tapers at base. Beautiful lilac-bluish tones. gilled mushroom. Maturing specimen
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Fluted Brown Elfin Saddle (Helvella maculata)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
A variety of Helvella with a lighter spore-bearing cap. Very fleshy and delicate with hollow, or holey stipe. Faintly unpleasant smell. Growing singularly. Ascomycete
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Zeller's Bolete (Xerocomellus zelleri)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
These mature Boletus zelleri were found during a drizzely day at Staircase, WA. They are mature and the yellow pores are becoming darker blue due to bruising. It was found among old growth conifers, hemlocks, and hardwoods. The stem is red/ fibrous/ stuffed.
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Tree Ruffle Liverwort (Porella navicularis)Observer
vivalabotanyPlace
Missing LocationDescription
On broad leaf maple (Acer macrophyllum)
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Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
Tight spiraling leaves on newer growth with alternating leaves. When older, leaves flatten out.Spiny/toothed outer edges on leaves. Blue edible small berries. Bell shaped flowers
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Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
Off trail under big leaf maple dominated forest/wetland. Soft leaves. Pinnate leaves. Next to sword fern
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Vine Maple (Acer circinatum)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
Leaves going from green to yellow to brown. Pink highlight on stem of leaf. Tri-pinnate leaves size of a human palm. Army green trun.
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Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
fruiting orange-red clusters of scaly fruits. Black seeds. Waxy leaves. Peeling firery red/orange/yellow bark that reveals smooth green/toupee bark
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Cortinarius smithiiObserver
vivalabotanyDescription
Veil on young specimen. Deep reddish brown cap with lighter pigment in a ring at edge of cap. Gills connected to stipe. Beneath small Doug-fir
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Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)Observer
vivalabotanyPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Faint pleasant smell with mild taste. On downed alder log with moss. Clusters of fruiting body. Pearly opaque cap
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Snowy Oysterling (Cheimonophyllum haedinum)Observer
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Great Scented Liverwort (Conocephalum conicum [inactive])Observer
vivalabotanyPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Creeping liverwort on downed log held on by multiple tiny root hairs. Staircase, WA is has abundant moisture and is ideal environment
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Salal (Gaultheria shallon)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
Predominant understory shrub in the coniferous forests of TESC. Leathery leaves, no fruit or flower...yet
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Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
On downed Doug-fir covered in moss. Small-med size. Smell faintly of new shoes
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Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
On dead blade of grass 10 ft off trail @ Ocean City Shores Park, WA beneathu small spruce trees. Pale blue/grey and odorless. Gilled fungi, delicate, ridges under cap
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Mouse-tail Moss (Pseudisothecium myosuroides)Observer
vivalabotanyDescription
Shown: cat-tail moss growing on branch of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga mmenziesii) dry due to little rain, olive green, drooping tendrils
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Mushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies (Class Agaricomycetes)Observer
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Observer
vivalabotanyPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Cohabiting downed tree with moss and detritus. Shaded. 2 cm at tallest point. Pleasant smell. Dijon mustard colored.
