Gymnopilus subspectabilis, commonly known as the big laughing mushroom, laughing gym, or giant gymnopilus, is a species of agaric fungi in the family Hymenogastraceae, which also includes the hallucinogenic drug psilocybin.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Gymnopilus subspectabilis 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Hymenogastraceae
- Genus
- Gymnopilus
- Species
- Gymnopilus subspectabilis
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