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Ashley
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Maybe a Smith’s amanita? I’ve never run across an amanita this white. Very toxic. Not for munching on! #fungifriends #mushrooms
“Smith's amanita is characterized by its nephrotoxic properties. It thrives in moist environments, predominantly in autumn/fall. Distinctly recognized by its white cap and stem, smith's amanita is highly toxic and can lead to kidney damage if consumed. Its morphological similarities to non-toxic species make it a dangerous misidentification for foragers.” -Picture Mushroom app
November 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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First time running across a white Elfin saddle! #fungifriends #mushrooms
Closeup of a white elfin saddle mushroom surrounded by pine needles and a little green plant of some kind. “The western elfin saddle (Helvella vespertina) has a striking, brain-shaped cap that becomes even more fissured as it ages. They appear and flourish amidst the leaf litter on forest floors in the western United States. The shape of the cap makes it a wonderful hiding place for insects, especially millipedes.” -Picture Mushroom app
November 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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The stream at Dash Point state park was flowing beautifully the other day after so much rain!
November 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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If I’m correct, this one is called Trembling merulius or jelly rot fungus. Apparently some compare it to the rind of bacon, but I wouldn’t eat these ones! #fungifriends #mushrooms
Layers of white mushroom similar to turkey tail stacked on top of each other, growing out of a log and surrounded by fallen green and yellow leaves. “Trembling merulius(Phlebia tremellosa) is a common wood-decaying fungus found on many varieties of hardwood. Despite its Dutch common name, which references this species' appearance by comparing it to a rind of bacon, this fungus is held to be inedible.” -Picture Mushroom app A side angle shot of the mushrooms that features a bit of the underside of the layers and the wavy sides.
November 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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A lil colony of honey mushrooms growing off the side of a tree. #fungifriends #mushrooms
Several young honey mushrooms are popping out here- their tops are brown and shaggy and the stems are white. “The honey mushroom (Armillaria sinapina) is an incredibly unique mushroom because the fleshy areas possess bioluminescent qualities at night! During the day, this mushroom is dull and tan in color with a broad, bulky cap that perches atop a short, stubby stem. There may be yellow warts or bumps on the tissue of the cap as well.” - Picture Mushroom app
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Another angle of the Olive shaggy parasol, it is growing out of the forest floor surrounded by green and brown fallen leaves
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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An Olive shaggy parasol, I believe! So cute. #fungifriends #mushrooms
The top of this olive-cream colored mushroom is very shaggy, just like its name! “This species is very similar to the Shaggy Parasol, only differentiated by its olive color and smaller spores. Olive shaggy parasol is found wild across Europe and the American Pacific Northwest. This toxic mushroom can cause stomach upset, and it looks similar to the extremely toxic False Parasol which can cause death.” -Picture Mushroom app
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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Another angle of the mushroom that shows a little bit of a rust-colored section atop the lumpy white part.
November 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Ran across this enormous red-belted polypore today. #fungifriends #mushrooms
This mushroom is white, very large and lumpy, growing on the side of a tree. “Red-belted polypore is a shelf fungus that's usually seen on aspen, birch, and various conifer trees. This perennial mushroom is known to cause the cubical brown rot in host trees.” - Picture Mushroom app
November 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Perhaps a Zeller’s bolete on this very rainy day. #fungifriends #mushroomfriends
Zeller's bolete (Xerocomellus zelleri) has a very noticeable blackish cap that shimmers pearlescent in the proper light. This beautiful cap can reach up to 4.5 in across and is slightly convex in shape. This mushroom's underside is a mass of tightly spaced pores of golden yellow that fade to putrid green with age. - Picture Mushroom app description
November 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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A forest of growing up into the blue sky with the sun peeking through
October 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Two kinds of Brittlegill Russula mushrooms- perhaps a Fragile brittlegill (white) and a Copper or Crab brittlegill? #fungifriends
This small mushroom is mostly white but has a curious little pink center in the cup-like cap. Another teeny tiny white mushroom is growing in the background This lil guy has a rosy brown cap and has a bite taken out of the left side, growing out of a mossy spot of the forest floor
October 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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A Rosy gomphidius, methinks #fungifriends
This mushroom has a slimy, salmon-pink cap and the stalk is mostly creamy white with some yellow. Growing out of the forest floor with a couple of other small mushrooms nearby
October 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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A little troop of Sulfur tuft mushrooms, perhaps #fungifriends
Several small, yellowish mushrooms are growing together in a cluster out of the side of a log
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Possibly some Western amethyst laccaria mushrooms #fungifriends
Closeup of the mushroom, the stalk is long and slender, surrounded by green and brown leaves A small cluster of these pinkish mushrooms is growing right next to a gray rock
October 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Water droplets on a spider web, courtesy of this foggy morning.
Close up of tiny water droplets glitter on the spider web
October 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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4. 1 Cuter Gift Box from Baker’s Bars Soapery in the scent ‘I’m Not Sharing’
5. 2 comic books with beaded spines and 3 art prints by Laika Taddei
6. 1 beaded snowflake ornament by Anja Littlecreek
October 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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*The prize contains:
1. $200 voucher for a basic ribbon skirt with pockets or store credit by Sintihomma Designs
2. 13 total pairs of beaded earrings by Anja Littlecreek, Laine, and April
3. 1 Chahta collar necklace by Brit Reed
October 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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This raffle is managed by members of the PNW Choctaw community for a beloved member, Courtney Yellowwolf. Courtney experienced a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) earlier this year. She is currently focused on healing and creating a calm, stable environment to support her recovery.
FOR COURTNEY YELLOW WOLF AND FAMILY $ TICKETS: $20 FOR 1ST ENTRY, $10 FOR EVERY ENTRY AFTER / PNW CHOCTAW COURTNEY EXPERIENCED A SPONTANEOUS CORONARY ARTERY RAFFLE DISSECTION (SCAD) EARLIER THIS YEAR. SHE IS CURRENTLY FOCUSED OCTOBER 10H - NOVEMBER 7TH ON HEALING AND CREATING A CALM, STABLE ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT HER RECOVERY. AS SHE NAVIGATES THIS RECOVERY PERIOD, SHE'S RECEIVING COMMUNITY CARE TO HELP EASE THE PRACTICAL AND FINANCIAL LOAD OF MEDICAL BILLS AND CHILDCARE. COURTNEY IS A LOVING MOTHER AND A CAREGIVER TO HER FAMILY. PRIZE: $200 VOUCHER FOR A BASIC RIBBON SKIRT WITH POCKETS BY SINTIHOMIMA DESIGNS; COLLAR NECKLACE BY BRIT REED; CUTER GIFT BOX FROM BAKER'S BAR SOAPERY; ART BY LAIKA TADDEI; BEADED ORNAMENT, AND 13 TOTAL PAIRS OF EARRINGS BY ANJA LITTLECREEK, APRIL, AND LAINE. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES MUST BUY AT LEAST 1 TICKET TO BE ELIGIBLE WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN RANDOMLY ***RULES IN CAPTION***
October 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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I ran across these messages on the beach the other day. 💞
“U R LOVED” is written in shells on the rocky beach. “PEACE 2 U!” is written in shells on the rocky beach.
October 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Burgundydrop bonnets, aka bleeding fairy helmets, that I found today in the forest. I believe it’s the first time I’ve run across these!
#fungifriends #mushrooms
A closeup of a tiny cluster of bell or helmet shaped mushrooms. They’re pink! Nestled among a bunch of green moss on a log.
October 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Some cauliflower fungus, methinks. #fungifriends #mushrooms
Closeup of a cream-colored fungus that is wavy like a brain or a cauliflower, surrounded by forest floor
October 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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It was a really dry summer doubled with hydrophobic ground in my yard, but these little beauties are doing their thing in their own time today. 💖
Closeup of a pink and cream dahlia bloom Closeup of a gorgeous little cornflower Closeup of a white cosmos flower with a cute yellow center Closeup of a tiny chamomile bloom (white petals surround a yellow pompom center), and a bright pink daisy in the background
October 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Support the PNW Choctaw community

Please give and share to help our trans, disabled, and under-resourced friends!
Support the PNW Choctaw community Please give and share to help our trans, disabled, and under-resourced friends! More info: Toby is in a shelter and has requested the following items https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3W2UCN17W99WN Lindsay needs rent assistance Venmo lindsay-konkle, Slindsayellenk, or lindsaykonkle on PayPal Courtney has a $70k+ hospital bill from an arterial dissection https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-help-for-courtneys-recovery
September 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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The last few days have had some beautiful skies.
Sandy beach along bluish grey waters of Puget sound and white fluffy clouds Olympic mountains in the distance at sunset, which is pinky orange and has wispy clouds that look like feathers
September 29, 2025 at 6:28 AM