Elaphocordyceps excavation

This Elaphocordyceps grows from a false truffle.

Giant Puffballs

The Giant Puffball Mushroom often grows in semi-open woods; not deep in the forest, but at the edge of the woods and near clearings in the woods. Also, check in areas where walnut trees grow (semi-open woods), as these trees are often found growing near giant puffballs.
Check out Calvatia gigantea at Indiana Mushrooms

Rooted Mushroom

Xerula furfuracea

The "root" of this mushroom can be as long as the stem.

Bleeding Mushroom

Mycena haematopus

A dark red liquid exudes from the stem of the bleeding Mycena mushroom, M. haematopus.

Mushroom Writing

Some mushrooms of the Boletus genus stain dark blue instantly when touched.

Lactarius volemus var. flavus

A yellow milk cap mushroom that exudes a lot of latex.

Morels, Rainy Day in May

Hoosier National Forest, Jackson County.

Peziza repanda

WOW! Check out some pictures of this cool cup fungus:
Peziza repanda at Indiana Mushrooms.

Old Giant Puffball

Found in May of 2007. During dry spells this mushroom's spores are dispersed by the wind. Check out a fresh Giant Puffball at Indiana Mushrooms.

Scarlet Cup

Blowing gently on a scarlet cup mushroom will induce it to emit it's spores. See photos of Scarlet Cup Mushrooms.