Pennsylvania Fungi and Their Natural Habitat

Enjoy beautiful illustrations of the native fungi species southwestern Pennsylvania! 

Now open at Phipps' Garden Center in Mellon Park, nature lovers of all ages can enjoy stunning illustrations of fungi species in diverse habitats.

Pennsylvania is home to thousands of fungi species, thriving in diverse habitats ranging from mature hardwood forests to urban mulch, particularly in spring and fall. Key habitats include decaying wood (e.g., oak, ash), forest floors, and symbiotic relationships with trees. Fungi are a distinct kingdom of eukaryotic organisms—separate from plants and animals—that are essential for breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.

Pennsylvania Fungi and Their Natural Habitat is open now through Fri., Sept. 18  NOTE: This exhibit will move from the Garden Center to Phipps' Welcome Center beginning in October and will run through the first week of January 2027.  

For more information regarding the Phipps Botanical Illustration Program or other adult classes, please call 412-441-4442 ext. 3925 or visit phipps.conservatory.org. 

The Omnipresent Laccaria (Laccaria bicolor); Colored Pencil on Black Paper, illustration by Abby Krick

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Emetic Russula (Russula emetica); Gouache, illustration by Barbara Collins

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Jack O’ Lantern (Omphalotus illudens); Watercolor, illlustration by Brenda Jordan

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Velvet foot (Flammulina velutipes); Colored Pencil, illustration by Brenda Nemeth 

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Shrimp of the Woods (Entoloma abortivum); Colored Pencil on Film with Pan Pastel, illustration by Carol Watkins

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Coral Fungus (Clavicorona pyxidata); Colored Pencil on Black Paper, illustration by Christi Ptacek

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Orange Mycena (Mycena leaiana); Colored Pencil on Film, illustration by Cindy White

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Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria); Micron Pen and Colored Pencil, illustration by Elsa Arce

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Honey mushroom (Armillaria mellea); Colored Pencil, illustration by Gloria Rogulin Blake

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Witches hat (Hygrocybe conica); Watercolor, illustration by Judie Charlton

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Scaly Pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa); Graphite and Colored Pencil, illustration by Kelly Myers

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Jelly Ear (Auricularia americana); Watercolor, illustration by Linda Hykes

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Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa (Polyporus frondosus)); Colored Pencil, illustration by Linda Tobin 

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Morel (Sponge Mushroom) (Morchela esculenta); Watercolor, illustration by Mary Reefer

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Inky Caps (Coprinus, Coprinellus, Coprinopsis spp); Colored Pencil on Mylar Film with some Casein, illustration by Melissa Fabian

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Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus); Graphite, Watercolor and Colored Pencil, illustration by Michele Farrell

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Indigo Milk Cap (Lactarius indigo); Watercolor, illustration by Mike Stumpf

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Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus populinus (P. ostreatus)); Colored Pencil on Film, illustration by Mollie Wallace

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White Pored Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus cincinnatus); Watercolor, illustration by Pamela Romeo

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Bleeding Fairy Helmet (Mycena haematopus); Watercolor and Colored Pencil, illustration by Robin Menard

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Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius); Watercolor, illustration by Rosemarie Mazza

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Multicolor Gill Polypore (Tramates betulina); Watercolor, pen and ink, black gouache and gold watercolor, illustration by Stephanie S. Lind

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Deadmans Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha); Colored Pencil, illustration by Terry Smith

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For more information regarding Phipps' Botanical Art and Illustration Program or other adult classes, please visit phipps.conservatory.org/Learn or call 412-441-4442 ext. 3925.