Mushrooms are fascinating because of the variety of their shapes and colors. Some are drab, but many are remarkable for their uniqueness. The same mushroom may even take on different characteristics as it goes through its growth cycle. For this reason, it is difficult to positively identify many mushrooms, except those that are really unique. Some of the names are also colorful, like "Scrambled-egg slime" and "Yellow Fairy Cups."
The following selection displays the variety of mushrooms that can be found just by walking in the woods or the yard and looking down at the ground or on fallen trees.
