Shelf fungi or brackets of turkeytails, artist fungus and horse’ hoofs can be found now. Such fungi differ from mushrooms by being tougher flesh and lasting longer (often for years).

Shelf-like fungi growing from your tree could be "the tip of the iceberg," plant experts say. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 80°F. Monday, June 23rd 2025 eNewspaper.

Types Of Fungi That Grow On Trees. Different fungi grow on trees, including cap fungus, shelf fungus, and jelly fungus. These fungi feed on injured, decomposing, and dead wood.

A number of wild Shelf, or Bracket mushroom species, are sprinkled throughout the Northeastern states. And the best time to hunt them is in the middle of the summer. These wild fungi are sometimes ...

Harrisburg, Pa. — Seven U.S. states have a mushroom as one of their emblems, but Pennsylvania isn't one of them — yet.