Mullet honey fungus

Armillaria cepistipes is a common wood-rotting basidiomycete fungus found in most forests in Central Europe. Armillaria cepistipes is a species of mushroom in the family Physalacriaceae. This is a weakly plant pathogenic species that is typically found growing at the base of deciduous trees that have previously been stressed by another pathogen. The mycelium of the fungus is bioluminescent.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Mullet honey fungus 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

• Armillaria gallica
• Armillaria ostoyae
• Armillaria solidipes
• Armillaria borealis
• Armillaria mellea
• Armillaria sinapina

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Agaricales

Family

Physalacriaceae

Genus

Armillaria

Species

Armillaria cepistipes

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