Plants Observed

18th and Rhode Island Garden Project
Psolithus tinctorius

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Psolithus tinctorius

From Carol, "Some of you may remember the fungus that was found under the trees on the site. I brought one to the SF Mycological Soc. Mtg. and got it identified: Psolithus tinctorius, commonly know as "dead man's foot". It tends to break thru the ground in abandonned areas (and even breaks thru asphalt and dislodges bricks). It brings nutrients to the trees. I was told the sample was very old and had probably been there for some time."

And there's plenty more on this fun guy, start with the North American Mushrooms field guide, and sneak a peak here.