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Fungi

Epiphytes

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.

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Fungi and other in Santa Cruz County

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Wolf’s milk slime
Distincitves
Bright pink, goo like balls on fallen logs. Can turn an Olive brown with maturity
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Hypnum Moss
Distincitves
Protruding about 1/2 inch from fallen log, looks feathery and soft
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Coal Fungus / Cramp Balls
Distincitves
All black fungus found usually on fallen trees.
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Trooping Crumble Cap
Distincitves
Growing in small patches, small domed head with a great color.
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Honey comb coral slime mold
Distincitves
whitish and translucent with a fuzzy appearance
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