Epiphytes are simply any plant that grows on top of and depends on another for its survival. The word comes from the Greek: “epi” meaning on top of and “phyte” meaning plant. Epiphytes include common mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.
Other
Fungi and other in Santa Cruz County
Wolf’s milk slime
Distincitves
Bright pink, goo like balls on fallen logs. Can turn an Olive brown with maturity
Hypnum Moss
Distincitves
Protruding about 1/2 inch from fallen log, looks feathery and soft
Coal Fungus / Cramp Balls
Distincitves
All black fungus found usually on fallen trees.
Trooping Crumble Cap
Distincitves
Growing in small patches, small domed head with a great color.
Honey comb coral slime mold
Distincitves
whitish and translucent with a fuzzy appearance
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