The listing of fungi that have been found in New Mexico are included on these pages because it may be of interest to visitors who like to collect mushrooms for the table. While the list is not nearly as extensive as some might expect or as might be found in moister climates, there are some highly desirable mushrooms that people from all over the world come to collect when they have the opportunity. In a good year with average or above average fall monsoons the mountains are rich with boletes. These are the same mushrooms that are sometimes imported from Europe for the specialty market.

    All the fungi are listed by their botanical names. Common names of fungi are either unknown or regional. For instance, the bolete is known as cepe, steinpilz, and porcini among others in the various countries where they are found . To go to the genera click on the blue underlined names below. The various species of those genera will be listed.

     For listings of common names go to the library or bookstore to learn more about fungi. We recommend the book Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora published by Ten Speed Press.

01/03/2003