Mushroom

Mushrooms are a type of floral in Minecraft. In Creative mode, they only function as decorations, while in Survival mode they serve greater roles. There are two types, brown and red/white. Mushrooms only grow on stone and are found underground; they are destroyed in sunlight. However, in Indev, mushrooms can be found growing on soil after rending a woods themed map in weak light under trees.

Brown mushroom
Brown mushrooms, in Survival mode, heals two and a half hearts. They occur rarely and cannot be placed by the player. They can be used as a weapon against mobs.

Red and white mushroom
Red and white mushrooms are a minor hazard in Survival mode. They cannot be planted and are found much more commonly than brown mushrooms. On eating, you lose one and a half hearts. They can still be used as a weapon, however. In Indev, red and white mushrooms can be used with brown mushrooms and a bowl to create soup, which restores 5 hearts of health.