Although the edibility of the gymnopilus aurantiophyllus is unknown, this mushroom is best avoided. Due to the similarity with other Gymnopilus species, Gymnopilus aurantiophyllus is difficult to identify. Many members of the Gymnopilus genus are reported to be inedible, with many species being poisonous.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 8 cm
Odor:
Indistinct, slightly farinaceous
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Gymnopilus aurantiophyllus
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Attributes of Gymnopilus aurantiophyllus
Cap Diameter
4 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 8 cm across; convex to nearly plane; orange to ocher, brownish red and yellowish; dry to moist; edge opaque
Gills
Adnexed; close; yellowish, orange to brown; display brownish when damaged
Stem
5 - 13 cm long, 1 - 2.5 cm thick; cylindrical, often curving; pale yellowish white to beige, display brown when handled; dry, longitudinally striate
Flesh
Fibrous; marbled whitish yellow
Spore Print Color
Bright orange-brown
Odor
Indistinct, slightly farinaceous
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Gymnopilus aurantiophyllus can be found in forests. It feeds on decomposing organic material, and it's usually found growing on sawdust or decaying wood.
Scientific Classification of Gymnopilus aurantiophyllus
