Gymnopus dryophilus is a species of mushroom, until recently most frequently known as Collybia dryophila. It belongs to section Levipedes of the genus, being characterized by a smooth stem having no hairs at the base (in contrast to section Vestipedes).
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Oak-loving Gymnopus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Gymnopus aquosus
- Gymnopus subsulphureus
- Gymnopus ocior
- Gymnopus earleae
- Gymnopus hariolorum
- Rhodocollybia butyracea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Omphalotaceae
- Genus
- Gymnopus
- Species
- Gymnopus dryophilus
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