SitkaNature: 1000 Species Project

Greenpea Mushroom Lichen
Omphalina umbellifera

It was only recently that I learned this species is actually the fruiting body of a lichen, rather than a regular fungus. After taking these photos, I read about it and learned that the actual non-fruiting part of the lichen is a small inconspicuous dark green granular crust. I’ve never really noticed that before, so I will try to take a closer look when I see these again. I’ve noticed them growing in muskegs and in the forest on rotting wood. I’m not sure what other habitats they might favor.