diff --git a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/ash_flora.dm b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/ash_flora.dm
index 4c2d8ea7f3a..d4b53802f4c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/ash_flora.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/ash_flora.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 /obj/structure/flora/ash
 	gender = PLURAL
+	layer = PROJECTILE_HIT_THRESHHOLD_LAYER //sporangiums up don't shoot
 	icon = 'icons/obj/lavaland/ash_flora.dmi'
 	icon_state = "l_mushroom"
 	name = "large mushrooms"