Gymnopilus purpuratus

Gymnopilus purpuratus is a species of agaric fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae. It grows in clusters on dead wood, tree stumps and wood chip mulch. It is widely distributed and has been recorded in Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, the UK and Germany. It has a broadly convex cap covered in small dry reddish-brown scales, a stout yellow stem beneath reddish brown, wine-red to purple vertical fibres, and a thick rusty orange spore print.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Gymnopilus purpuratus 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 luteofolius
• Gymnopilus thiersii
• Gymnopilus dilepis
• Gymnopilus subpurpuratus
• Gymnopilus purpureosquamulosus

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Agaricales

Family

Hymenogastraceae

Genus

Gymnopilus

Species

Gymnopilus purpuratus

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