This site was developed by two individuals with a strong interest in fungi and is intended to augment published field guides with numerous color photos of each species and frequent updates to taxonomy and nomenclature. The site includes only species that are found in California; however, many of these species may be found in other parts of North America. The site's current 357 species are easy to navigate through its alphabetical listing of scientific name. Those users unfamiliar with scientific names will appreciate the simplified key that uses diagrams and descriptions to identify groups of fungi fitting certain characteristics.