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search Stalagmites may also refer to a type of fungus. The
Witch's Finger in the Carlsbad Caverns  A stalagmite[1] is a
form that can be found on the floor of a cave. It rises from the
floor of a limestone cave when mineralized solutions drip from
the ceiling and deposits of calcium carbonate form columns on
the ground. The corresponding formation on the ceiling of a cave
is known as a stalactite.  There are several methods to help
remember which formation hangs from the ceiling (stalactite) and
which rises from the floor (stalagmite):    • StalaCtite has a
"c" for "ceiling".   • StalaGmite has a "g" for "ground".   •
The T in StalacTite resembles one hanging from the ceiling,
while the M in StalagMite resembles a formation rising from the
floor.  When touring caves with stalactites and stalagmites you
might be asked to not touch the rock formations. This is
generally because the formation is considered to still be
growing and forming. Since the rock