Spring Fungi Identification Quiz: Common and Scientific Names

Urnula padeniana is commonly known as 'starving man's licorice' according to MPNW: p. 292 & ANA: p. 265-266.

This question is testing knowledge of the Latin name for the 'veined cup' Discotis venosa and where it can be found in the referenced material.

Morchella elata is commonly known as the 'landscape morel', referring to its habitat preference.

Morchella americana is commonly referred to as the 'yellow morel', distinct from other Morchella species.

The correct scientific name for the 'early morel, wrinkled thimble cap' mushroom is Verpa bohemica var. bohemica (Ptychoverpa bohemica), as stated in the initial question.

Sarcosphaera coronaria is commonly known as 'Tulip cup' due to its cup-like shape resembling a tulip.

Scutellinia scutellata is commonly known as the 'eyelash cup' due to its cup-like shape and distinctive eyelash-like extensions on the edge of the cup.

According to the reference MPNW: p. 289 & ANA: p. 144-145, the common name for Gyromitra ancilis(Discina perlata) is 'pig's ears'. Other options are different mushrooms with different common names.

Gyromitra esculenta is commonly known as 'brain mushroom' or 'false morel' due to its unique appearance.

Gyromitra montana, also known as Gyromitra gigas, is commonly referred to as the snow mushroom due to its appearance and habitat in snowy regions.

Caloscypha fulgens is commonly known as the Blue-staining cup due to its appearance.

The correct answer refers to the location where the description for Helvella leucomelaena can be found in the resources. The incorrect answers provide different page numbers for the description, which would lead to the wrong location.

Boletus rex-veris is commonly known as 'spring king bolete' because of its association with the spring season.

The question is referring to a specific species of fungus, Ramaria magnipes, described as 'big base goldie' in the Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest field guide on page 247. The correct answer should provide the name of the species.

Ramaria rasilispora var. rasilispora is commonly referred to as 'Northwest spring coral' in the Northwest region.

The term "pale winey base" in this context describes the color of the Ramaria vinosimaculans group, not its texture, shape, or scent.

Ramaria rubripermanens is the specific scientific name for the coral mushroom in question, while the other options are different species of mushrooms.

Sarcodon imbricatus is commonly known as the shingled hedgehog mushroom as per the reference MPNW: p. 234-235. The other options provided are different types of mushrooms.

Fomitopsis pinicola is commonly known as the 'Red-belted conk' due to the red belt-like ring around its fruiting body. The other options provided are different types of fungi with distinct characteristics.

Ganoderma applanatum is commonly known as Artist's conk due to its ability to be used as a canvas for sketches and artwork.

The correct MPNW page number for Oligoporus leugospongia is 261.

Cryptoporus volvatus is a type of fungus known as 'Veiled polypore' due to its veil-like covering over the pore surface.

Pycnoporellus alboluteus is a specific species, and the other options are different species in the fungal kingdom.

Trametes versicolor is commonly known as 'turkey tail' due to its colorful concentric rings resembling a turkey's tail feathers.

The Polyporus badius group is commonly known as the black-footed polypore due to its dark coloration and distinct appearance.

The correct common name for Amanita aprica is 'Jan's yellow friend' as mentioned on page 81 of MPNW.

Amanita pantherina is commonly known as the Panther cap, not the Death cap, Fly agaric, or Shaggy mane.

Clitocybe albirhiza is a specific species of fungus, different from the other options provided.

The correct common name for Mycena overholtzii is 'Snowbank fairy helmet, fuzzy foot' as mentioned in 'Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest' on page 129.