Magenta rustgill (Gymnopilus dilepis)

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Gymnopilus dilepis is a species of mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. This species is found in India, Malaysia, North America. It was given its current name by mycologist Rolf Singer in 1951. It contains psilocybin and related hallucinogenic substances.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Magenta rustgill 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

Gymnopilus purpureosquamulosus
Gymnopilus luteofolius
Gymnopilus subpurpuratus
Gymnopilus thiersii
Gymnopilus purpuratus

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Hymenogastraceae
Genus: Gymnopilus
Species: Gymnopilus dilepis

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