Gymnopilus junonius is a type of mushroom-forming fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae. Commonly known as the spectacular rustgill, or laughing Jim, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tree stumps, logs, or tree bases. It is found in Europe, Australasia and South America. It is inedible and contains some neurotoxins.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Spectacular 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 ventricosus
- Gymnopilus subspectabilis
- Gymnopilus luteus
- Gymnopilus palmicola
- Gymnopilus suberis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Hymenogastraceae
- Genus
- Gymnopilus
- Species
- Gymnopilus junonius
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