Hygrophorus goetzei spotted this weekend in what is currently the southernmost portion of its range based upon iNaturalist data. It associates with Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) which continues down to Sequoia National Park, but so far no mushrooms seen there. #rarefungi

NYC hides some of the world’s rarest fungi—and we need your help to find them! 🍄
The ’25 NYC Rare Fungi Hunt tracks 12 ultra-rare species. Distinctive but elusive—can you spot one?
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🔗 newyorkmyc.org/rare-fungi-2025

Hygrocybe virescens - Rare in this area, Lincoln Park
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