A species of Rustgills, Also known as Big laughing mushroom
The jumbo gym (Gymnopilus ventricosus) is a large, flat-capped mushroom that can span almost 38 cm wide! This monster of the mushroom world ranges in color from an amber color to sepia brown tones. The texture is thick and firm; however, it inedible due to both bitterness and toxicity.
Cap Diameter:
8 - 19 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Jumbo gym
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Attributes of Jumbo gym
Cap Diameter
8 - 19 cm
Height
10 - 25 cm
Cap
Cap 7 - 20 cm across; convex, nearly plane; orange to brown; incurved margin
The jumbo gym grows in woods and wooded areas. It feeds on dead or decaying wood, mostly stumps and logs, but it can be found growing at the base of a tree, as well.