| colors | Some may resemble stinkhorns, so color alone is not enough for identification | |
| Decaying plant material | Discolored, softened, or rotting organic matter | May smell unpleasant without being a mushroom |
University of Massachusetts Amherst Extension explains that wood-chip mulch and compost can support several different fungi and fungus-like organisms, many of which are natural parts of the decomposition process. Source: UMass Amherst Extension
If you cannot confidently identify what you’ve found, take a photograph and consult a local university extension service, mycological society, or other qualified specialist.
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