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Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

Gymnopilus luteofolius

A species of Rustgills

The golden-gilled Gymnopilus is easily identified by its scale, purplish-orange cap, and its preference for wood chips. According to several authorities, the golden-gilled Gymnopilus is a mildly toxic mushroom and should not be ingested.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 8 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

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Attributes of Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

Cap Diameter

2 - 8 cm

Height

2 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 6 cm across; convex, broadly bell-shaped; red to pinkish, brownish orange; with small, innate scale

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Attached; close; pale to medium yellow, deeper yellow, rusty brown

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 3 - 6 mm thick; slightly swollen base; orangish to brownish; fibrillose

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

Whitish; turning purplish pink or not in the cap when sliced

Ring

Near the apex; flimsy

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Bright rusty orange

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Purple

Pink

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland, Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

The golden-gilled Gymnopilus can be found in woods, but also in semi-urban and urban areas. It is mostly associated with conifers and it grows on lignin-rich humus, decaying coniferous wood, sawdust, wood chips, and even on processed wood and commercial lumber.

Uses of Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

Golden-gilled Gymnopilus is recognized for its hallucinogenic properties due to psychoactive compounds. Its use is primarily recreational or spiritual, but it carries significant legal and safety risks. Consumption can lead to altered states of consciousness, which may be dangerous. It's not a popular edible mushroom, and caution is advised regarding its legality and potential health effects.

Scientific Classification of Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Hymenogastraceae

Genus

Rustgills

Toxicity and Edibility of Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

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Is Golden-gilled Gymnopilus Toxic to Dogs?

Golden-gilled Gymnopilus contains psilocybin, a substance toxic to dogs. The effects of poisonings include barking, weakness, disorientation, and seizures and can occur between 30 minutes and two hours after ingestion. While the effects aren't usually life-threatening to dogs, take your dog to see a vet if you believe it has eaten this mushroom, which is commonly found in woodlands.

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Scaly rustgill

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How to Differentiate Between Scaly rustgill and Golden-gilled Gymnopilus?

Golden-gilled Gymnopilus: It has a fibrillose and often cracked cap, which is brownish-orange and sometimes has a purple hue or is orange-yellow.

Scaly rustgill: The cap is smoother and orange-yellow.

Common rustgill

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How to Differentiate Between Common rustgill and Golden-gilled Gymnopilus?

Golden-gilled Gymnopilus: It has a fibrillose and often cracked cap, which is brownish-orange and sometimes has a purple hue or is orange-yellow.

Common rustgill: The cap is smoother and orange-yellow.

Tips for Finding Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

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When is the Best Time to Find Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

Search for golden-gilled Gymnopilus in late summer to early fall, especially after rainfall. These mushrooms thrive when the temperature is warm during the day, with a slight drop at night.

What are Some Tips for Finding Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

Inspect areas with abundant deadwood from conifers, including stumps and logs.
Look for golden-gilled Gymnopilus in places with sawdust and commercial wood chips.
Search around clusters of debris in forestry areas, as these mushrooms often grow gregariously.
Check for golden-gilled Gymnopilus on downed hardwood, although they are less commonly found there.
Examine the wood during and after periods of rainfall when mushrooms are more likely to appear.

How to Clean and Preserve Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

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How to Clean Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

To clean golden-gilled Gymnopilus, gently brush off any dirt using a soft brush. If necessary, quickly rinse under running water, but do not soak, as they can absorb water.

Tips on Dry Preservation of Golden-gilled Gymnopilus

Drying Methods

Dehydrator Drying, Oven Drying, Air Drying

Drying Duration

6 - 12 months

Store in a dark, cool, and dry place with airtight containers to prevent rehydration and spoilage.

Dehydrator drying: Ensures even and thorough drying with adjustable temperature, suitable for water-heavy varieties.

Oven drying: Allows low temperature and steady airflow, good for uniform dehydration without overheating.

Air drying: Utilizes natural airflow and temperature, ideal for delicate species that require gentler drying.

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