Places › Cities › New York City › Fungi

Fungi of New York City, New York

The fungi most often spotted near New York City, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

28,025
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi

Naturalists have logged 28,025 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near New York City. The most frequently seen is the Turkey-tail, with 1,715 recorded sightings.

Most-observed fungi near New York City

Turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
1,715 observations · iNaturalist
Candleflame Lichen
Candelaria concolor
1,622 observations · iNaturalist
Common Greenshield Lichen
Flavoparmelia caperata
1,421 observations · iNaturalist
Splitgill Mushroom
Schizophyllum commune
1,109 observations · iNaturalist
Ganoderma sessile
Ganoderma sessile
1,101 observations · iNaturalist
Dryad's Saddle
Cerioporus squamosus
1,093 observations · iNaturalist
Chicken Of The Woods
Laetiporus sulphureus
969 observations · iNaturalist
Erysiphe euonymicola
Erysiphe euonymicola
880 observations · iNaturalist
Berkeley's Polypore
Bondarzewia berkeleyi
866 observations · iNaturalist
Hen Of The Woods
Grifola frondosa
865 observations · iNaturalist
Crowded Parchment
Stereum complicatum
842 observations · iNaturalist
Ringless Honey Mushroom
Desarmillaria caespitosa
792 observations · iNaturalist
Black-staining Polypore
Meripilus sumstinei
661 observations · iNaturalist
Lumpy Bracket
Trametes gibbosa
610 observations · iNaturalist
White-pored Chicken Of The Woods
Laetiporus cincinnatus
558 observations · iNaturalist
Wrinkly Stinkhorn
Satyrus rugulosus
554 observations · iNaturalist
Crown-tipped Coral Fungus
Artomyces pyxidatus
551 observations · iNaturalist
Violet-toothed Polypore
Trichaptum biforme
550 observations · iNaturalist
American Amber Jelly Fungus
Exidia crenata
538 observations · iNaturalist
Ceramic Parchment
Xylobolus frustulatus
535 observations · iNaturalist
Rosette Lichen
Physcia millegrana
491 observations · iNaturalist
Luminescent Panellus
Panellus stipticus
452 observations · iNaturalist
Gilled Polypore
Trametes betulina
447 observations · iNaturalist
Cracked Cap Polypore
Fulvifomes robiniae
423 observations · iNaturalist
Giraffe Spots
Peniophora albobadia
417 observations · iNaturalist
Pear-shaped Puffball
Apioperdon pyriforme
412 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Puffball
Calvatia gigantea
383 observations · iNaturalist
Black Knot
Apiosporina morbosa
382 observations · iNaturalist
Coral-pink Merulius
Phlebia incarnata
380 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Hobnail Canker
Endothia gyrosa
366 observations · iNaturalist
Hollyhock Rust
Puccinia malvacearum
365 observations · iNaturalist
Green-spored Parasol
Chlorophyllum molybdites
354 observations · iNaturalist
Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
349 observations · iNaturalist
Oak Bracket
Pseudoinonotus dryadeus
345 observations · iNaturalist
Milk-white Toothed Polypore
Irpex lacteus
329 observations · iNaturalist
Green Cheese Polypore
Fomitopsis spraguei
328 observations · iNaturalist
Birch Polypore
Fomitopsis betulina
321 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Reishi
Ganoderma curtisii
316 observations · iNaturalist
Resinous Polypore
Ischnoderma resinosum
313 observations · iNaturalist
Hypoxylon Canker
Biscogniauxia atropunctata
312 observations · iNaturalist
Trembling Crust
Merulius tremellosus
301 observations · iNaturalist
Little Nest Polypore
Trametes conchifer
298 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern American Jack-o'-lantern
Omphalotus illudens
282 observations · iNaturalist
Mica Cap
Coprinellus micaceus
275 observations · iNaturalist
Pear Rust
Gymnosporangium sabinae
272 observations · iNaturalist
Velvet Foot
Flammulina velutipes
261 observations · iNaturalist
Black Tar Spot
Rhytisma acerinum
260 observations · iNaturalist
Rough Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia rudecta
257 observations · iNaturalist
Wine-cap Stropharia
Stropharia rugosoannulata
254 observations · iNaturalist
Star Rosette Lichen
Physcia stellaris
248 observations · iNaturalist

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

Fungi in nearby places

Out spotting fungi near New York City?

Take Huck with you. Identify any fungi you find in seconds and build your collection.

Get Huck

Love fungi? Get Huck field notes

Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.