Fungi – Drew Monkman

Beautiful Cinnibar Polypore bracket fungus at Buckhorn

Wendy Bowen of Buckhorn reports a bracket fungus growing on a fallen log beside her garage (August 20, 2017). I was finally able to identify it as a Cinnibar Polypore. Apparently, it is widespread in Ontario but not common. I’d never seen it before. One website describes it as “Tough, Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 8 years ago

Sightings

Huge Giant Puffball mushroom near Stoney Lake

Here is photo of a six pound Giant Puffball we found on September 19 on Fire Route 15 near Stoney Lake. This is one puffball. The small end grew from the ground It was in perfect condition and white throughout. Many people enjoyed eating it; you can be sure! Joan Major

By Drew Monkman, 9 yearsNovember 20, 2016 ago